Longtack Sam

About

Magician and acrobat remembered for his time spent as a Vaudeville performer.

Before Fame

He was born in the Shandong Province of China, which has long been considered the birthplace of Chinese acrobatics.

Trivia

In 1922, he was admitted into the Magicians Club, Harry Houdini's elite and exclusive group of magicians and entertainers.

Family Life

He had three children with his wife, Poldi Rössler Long.

Associated With

He once served as the mentor to director Orson Welles.