Harry August Jansen AKA “Dante the Magician” (ca. 1922 – 1940)
“With Dante’s death, what historically has been known as the ‘Golden Age of Magic’ came to an end. Gone were the variety theaters of the world, and with it were the large traveling magic productions that had thrilled and mystified millions for generations.”[. . .] –“Harry August Jansen,” Wikipedia, 21 September 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2020.
Learn more about Dante, the “King of Magicians,” here.
Sighting Citation:
“Harry August Jansen AKA “Dante the Magician” (ca. 1922 – 1940).” Dante Today: Citings and Sightings of Dante’s Works in Contemporary Culture. Elizabeth Coggeshall and Arielle Saiber, eds. January 8, 2020. https://www.dantetoday.org/sightings/harry-august-jansen-aka-dante-the-magician-ca-1922-1940/.
Posted January 8, 2020