Al Baker

Al Baker (September 4, 1874 – October 24, 1951) was a professional magician. Al Baker was an inventor of many tricks that he marketed including his Dictionary Test, Al Baker Slates and his version of the Rice bowls. Many of his silk magic effects were included in Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic. Al Baker opened a magic shop with Martin Sunshine in Times Square. Al Baker also regularly contributed to The Sphinx and other magic magazines.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 04, 1874
Birth place
Poughkeepsie New York , United States , New York
Nationality
United States
Date of deathOctober 24, 1951
Known for
Sleight of hand
Mentalism
Magic (illusion)

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