George DeMott papers, ca.1890-1954.
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DeMott, George, 1907-1986.
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George DeMott was a juggler, magician, professional clown, collector of show business materials, and the author of a how-to book on juggling. Born on July 21, 1907, George DeMott was raised on a farm in Millville, Pennsylvania. At the age of 18, while working as a doorman at the Fox Theatre in Philadelphia, he reportedly met Harry Houdini and juggler William Hilton, an encounter that inspired the direction of his career. He began as a clown, touring the U.S. and Canada w...
