Carl Ballantine
Birthday: 1917-09-27
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography: Carl Ballantine 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 comedians and magicians alike.
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Susan's Plan
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The Shakiest Gun in the West
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The Best of Times
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Just You and Me, Kid
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My Giant
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Farewell to Harry
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The World's Greatest Lover
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Revenge of the Cheerleaders
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The Girl Most Likely To...
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Speedway
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McHale's Navy
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Sister Aimee: The Aimee Semple McPherson Story
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Penelope
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Saga of Sonora
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The North Avenue Irregulars
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Nickel & Dime
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How to Break Up a Happy Divorce
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The Million Dollar Kid
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