Alexander (magician)
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Claude Alexander Conlin (June 30, 1880 – August 5, 1954), also known as Alexander, C. Alexander, Alexander the Crystal Seer, and Alexander the Man Who Knows, was an American spiritual author, vaudeville magician who specialized in mentalism and psychic reading acts, dressed in Oriental style robes and a feathered turban, and often used a crystal ball as a prop. In addition to performing, he also worked privately for clients, giving readings. He was the author of several pitch books, New Thought pamphlets, and psychology books, as well as texts for stage performers. His stage name was "Alexander," and as an author he wrote under the name "C. Alexander."
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Born | Claude Alexander Conlin (1880-06-30)June 30, 1880 |
Died | August 5, 1954(1954-08-05) (aged 74) |
Occupation(s) | performer of stage magic, mentalism, and psychic reading; writer on magical illusions, New Thought, Spiritualism, and occultism. |
Children | Claude Alexander Conlin, Jr. (born 5 October 1916) |