About Robert Orben
Lived 1928 – 2023 (aged 94). Robert Orben was a magician.
Robert Orben (March 4, 1927 – February 2, 2023) was an American professional comedy writer and magician. He wrote multiple books on comedy, mostly collections of gags and "one-liners" originally written for his newsletter, Orben's Current Comedy, and also wrote books for magicians. Later, Orben moved into politics, and in 1973 he became head speechwriter to Vice President Gerald R. Ford.
Orben died at a nursing home in Alexandria, Virginia, on February 2, 2023, at the age of 95.
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Who was Robert Orben?
American writer and magician (1927–2023)
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Robert Orben was born on 4 March 1928 in United States.
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Robert Orben died on 2 February 2023.
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Robert Orben was a magician.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Orben. https://biography.guide/robert-orben/
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