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Gilbert Genesta | |
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| Born | Royden Joseph Gilbert Raison DelaGenesta March 29, 1878 Ashland, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | November 9, 1930 (aged 52) Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Drowning |
| Resting place | Frankfort Cemetery |
| Occupations | Illusionist, magician, stunt performer, escape artist |
| Years active | 1890-1930 |
Gilbert Genesta (born as Royden Joseph Gilbert Raison DelaGenesta; March 29, 1878 – November 9, 1930) was an American escape artist and magician who died from performing a water milk can escape.
Early career
[edit]E. H. Weese allowed Genesta to perform on stage for Vaudette Theatre plays. Genesta began to operate the Genesta Theatre in Alma, Michigan. In March 1918, Genesta sold the Genesta Theatre to A. H. Ashley.[1] Later on he would acquire Vaudette Theatre from E. H. Weese.[2]
Death
[edit]On November 8, 1930, Genesta was performing a trick in a vaudeville theater in Frankfort, Kentucky. He attempted to escape from a water-filled milk can in two minutes, a famous trick invented by Harry Houdini. However, prior to the performance his milk can had been dropped, damaging the secret escape hatch and rendering it inoperable. Genesta survived the initial incident due to three people breaking the milk can open in time, and was revived by an physician.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Alma Record March 14, 1918". The Library of Congress. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
- ^ "The Alma Record July 29, 1916". The Library of Congress. Retrieved 2025-10-15.
- ^ "Evening star (Washington, D.C.), November 9, 1930". The Library of Congress. Archived from the original on 2025-05-25. Retrieved 2025-10-16.
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