Wiljalba Frikell
Frikell, Wiljalba, b. 27 June 1818 in Sagan, Prussia, d. 10 Oct. 1903, used the stage name Friedrich Wilhelm Frickel, also known as W. Frickel, Wiljalba Frickel
About Wiljalba Frikell
Lived 1817 – 1903 (aged 85–86). Wiljalba Frikell was a German and Polish magician.
Wiljalba Frikell (June 27, 1818 – October 10, 1903) was a famous magician and author. His stage name was Friedrich Wilhelm Frickel and he also went by W. Frickel and Wiljalba Frickel.
He was born in Sagan, Prussia.
Thomas Frost wrote about him. Houdini wrote about him and visited his home and was photographed outside it. He wanted to meet with him, but Frikell died after finally agreeing to a meeting.
Writings Magic No Mystery: Conjuring Tricks with Cards, Balls, and Dice, Magic Writing, Performing Animals, Etc., Etc. (1876)
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Who was Wiljalba Frikell?
Frikell, Wiljalba, b. 27 June 1818 in Sagan, Prussia, d. 10 Oct. 1903, used the stage name Friedrich Wilhelm Frickel, also known as W. Frickel, Wiljalba Frickel
When was Wiljalba Frikell born?
Wiljalba Frikell was born in 1817 in Żagań.
When did Wiljalba Frikell die?
Wiljalba Frikell died on 10 October 1903 in Kötzschenbroda.
What was Wiljalba Frikell's occupation?
Wiljalba Frikell was a magician.
What nationality was Wiljalba Frikell?
Wiljalba Frikell was German and Polish.
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