Full Name Jack Chanin Name Jack Chanin Other names Cha-Nin | Nationality Ukrainian Cause of death natural causes Died 1997 | |
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Born 1907 Russian Empire Occupation magician / magic shop owner Known for sleight of hand, card magic, coin magic | ||
Jack Chanin (1907–1997) was a performer, demonstrator, manufacturer, creator, and magic shop owner. He ran Philadelphia's oldest magic studio, Chanin's Studio of Magic, until 1981. He also performed as an Oriental act under the name Cha-Nin.
He marketed hundreds of effects of his own invention, including the Mesh Egg Bag.
Jack Chanin seemed to be able to reach into the pile behind the counter and produce anything a customer wanted.
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