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Chung Ling Soo

April 2, 1861 – March 24, 1918

American magician (1861–1918)

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William Ellsworth Robinson was an American magician who went by the stage name Chung Ling Soo. He is mostly remembered today for his extensive use of yellowface in his act to falsely represent himself to be a Chinese man who spoke little English, as well as for his accidental death due to a failed bullet catch trick.

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  • Birthday · April 2
  • Anniversary · March 24

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