Franz Czeisler (also known as The Great Tihany, June 29, 1916 – March 2, 2016) was a Hungarian circus impresario and illusionist.[1]
Franz Czeisler | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ferenc Czeisler Deutch June 29, 1916 |
| Died | March 2, 2016 (aged 99) |
| Other names | Mr. Tihany |
| Spouse | Ilona Kovacs (1935-?) |
| Children | 1 |
Czeisler got his first job in the circus at the age of 12, feeding the animals.[2]
In 1953, Czeisler travelled to Brazil with his wife and son and purchased a big top, which he used to start a circus.[1] This eventually became the Circus Tihany, named after a town on Lake Balaton, Hungary. Tihany Magic Circus toured every country in Central and South America for over 40 years.
Awards
edit- The Academy of Magical Arts Lifetime Achievement Fellowship (2001)[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Franz Czeisler, circus impresario - obituary". The Telegraph. 5 April 2015.
- ^ Lázár, György (March 7, 2016). "Circus legend Franz Czeisler died in Las Vegas – he survived Horthy's henchmen". Hungarian Free Press.
- ^ "Hall of Fame". The Academy of Magical Arts.
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