Geissler-Werry
(Düren, Rheinland, Germany: 13th April 1925 - July 2000)
Stage name of Werner Geissler since 1951. Inspired at age 12 seeing a manipulator at fair. Manipulator 1945-70, thence psychic effects. Pro magician, dealer and prop maker (“Trickgerätefabrik”) in Düren-Niederau, West Germany, since 1950. Founder-editor Die "Magische Welt" 1952-2000. Received the Golem statue (Prague Magicians) in 1973 for best European magic journal. Awarded the Hofzinser Ring by Punx in 1985, being its 4th recipient.
Inventor and manufacturer of over 100 tricks, including Vanishing Coke Bottle, Durania Multiplying Billiard Balls, Blitz-Cocktail, Brainwave Coin Box, and Magic with Poker Chips, which Erhard Liebenow made world famous.
Coauthors: Lewis Ganson
