About Emil Kio
Lived 1894 – 1965 (aged 71). Emil Kio was a Russian actor, magician and source critic.
Emil Teodorovich Kio (né Emil Teodorovich Girshfeld-Renard) (; 11 April 1894 – 19 December 1965) was a Soviet illusionist, People's Artist of the RSFSR.
His sons, Igor Kio and Emil Kio, Jr., became famous Soviet magicians as well.
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Who was Emil Kio?
Soviet magician (1894–1965)
When was Emil Kio born?
Emil Kio was born on 11 April 1894 in Moscow.
When did Emil Kio die?
Emil Kio died on 19 December 1965 in Kyiv.
What was Emil Kio's occupation?
Emil Kio was an actor, magician and source critic.
What nationality was Emil Kio?
Emil Kio was Russian.
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