About Janos Bartl
Lived 1878 – 1958 (aged 80). Janos Bartl was a German writer, magician, bookbinder and magic (illusion).
János Bartl (1878–1958), a descendant of a German craftsman family which had emigrated to Hungary, was one of the most important magic supply dealers of the pre-war era.
Biography His parents called him Johann, but on his Hungarian birth certificate it said János. After attending school, he learned the craft of book-binding in his home town. As a journeyman he worked in Budapest, Vienna, Dresden, Munich, and Hamburg in large workshops. By 1902 Bartl was employed as a book cover gilder.
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Who was Janos Bartl?
German author
When was Janos Bartl born?
Janos Bartl was born on 13 April 1878 in Zrenjanin.
When did Janos Bartl die?
Janos Bartl died on 27 September 1958 in Hamburg.
What was Janos Bartl's occupation?
Janos Bartl was a writer, magician, bookbinder and magic (illusion).
What nationality was Janos Bartl?
Janos Bartl was German.
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