Carl Ballantine date of birth:
September 27, 1917
How old was Carl Ballantine when died?
92
Where was Carl Ballantine born?
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
When did Carl Ballantine die?
November 3, 2009
What is Carl Ballantine nationality?
American
What is Carl Ballantine's occupation?
Actor, magician and comedian
Short Biography
Carl Ballantine (September 27, 1917 – November 3, 2009), born Meyer Kessler, was an American magician, comedian and actor. Billing himself as "The Great Ballantine", "The Amazing Ballantine" or "Ballantine: The World's Greatest Magician", his vaudeville-style comedy routine involved transparent or incompetent stage magic tricks, which tended to flop and go "hilariously awry" to the wisecracking Ballantine's mock chagrin. He has been credited with creating comedy magic and has influenced both comics and magicians.