Carl Ballantine: Biography, Facts and Career
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Carl Ballantine (born Meyer Kessler; September 27, 1917 – November 3, 2009) was an American magician, comedian and actor. Billing himself as "The Great Ballantine", "The Amazing Ballantine" or "Ballantine: The World's Greatest Magician", his vaudeville-style comedy routine involved transparent or incompetent stage magic tricks, which tended to flop and go "hilariously awry" to the wisecracking Ballantine's mock chagrin. He has been credited with creating comedy magic and has influenced comedians and magicians alike.
Quick facts about Carl Ballantine
- Full name: Carl Ballantine
- Born: 1917-09-27
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Comedian
- Wikidata ID: Q2097213
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Who is Carl Ballantine?
Carl Ballantine (born Meyer Kessler; September 27, 1917 – November 3, 2009) was an American magician, comedian and actor.
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Carl Ballantine is United States.
When was Carl Ballantine born?
Carl Ballantine was born on 1917-09-27.
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