(Mankato, Minnesota: 4th November 1927 - 17th May 2012)
Stage name of Jack E. Koudelka. Pro since age 13. Introduced parakeet magic in 1945. Toured 13 countries in Europe, South Asia, and Africa, including such top venues as the London Palladium in 1949. In 1960 retired from pro magic (going into the incentive motivation business), although still a regular at the Round Table in Chicago. Several TV bits. Retired again in 1997, moving to Orlando, Florida.
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Kodell: Do Something DifferentJack Kodell For a lifetime, Kodell traveled the world with his unique creativity, and a flight of birds. Headlining long running shows around the world in five-star venues from the Moulin Rouge and the Lido in Paris, the London Hippodrome, The Savoy Hotel, and the London Palladium in the United Kingdom, and the Ed Sullivan Show, New York’s Copacabana, and The Latin Quarter in the United States. He also accomplished a number of firsts in his career including being the first magician to perform in Las Vegas. Kodell always strived to be different with his magic and his life, from flying an airplane at the... | $9.99 to wish list | ||
Jack KodellJack Kodell Jack Kodell flew into London late in 1977 and David Berglas interviewed him for this very special recording. Jack Kodell was one of the first to use small trained birds in his act. Jack talks about the creation of his act and gives useful hints and tips on the use and care of small birds and doves. | ★★★★★ $14 to wish listMP3 |