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Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could tell me when "Hans Moretti" was born. Most of the stuff I could find about him was in german, and even that didn't give his birthdate. Any help on this would be great. Thanks to all for their time!

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Hans Moretti was born in Berkersdorf, near Ternopol,( was Tarnopol) Poland(now Ukraine) on 24th. Julky 1928. His real name is Johannes'Hans'Crewe. Moved to West Germany in 1940, trained in circus until 1950. Married Helga. His Russian Roulette was first performed in Lisbon in 1965. His Paper Tree Suspension is outstanding. as is the Sword Box routine. Won First prize in the Illusion section of FISM in 1976, featuring Sword Box & Russian R. Appeared on Paul Daniels TV show many times.. In 1984 was awarded the AMA Performing Fellowship. In Oct. 1988 he set the record for the Burning Rope Escape Timing(Guiness Book) Hans did make a video(1987) but I don't know where you get it from. Sons are Hans Pantar & Peter Moretti( born Dillingen, West Germany on 31st. March 1957. Peter is a pro escape artiste working with his wife Sonja( born Pirmasens, West G on 3rd. July 1962) and performing many of his father's effects. This information is to be found in Bart Whaley's, 'Who's Who In Magic', first published in March 1990. He may have updated by now and possibly put all the 461 pages onto DVD.
This should start you off
Allen Tipton

I simply can't thank you enough you have answered 3 of our research questions within one post. I will make sure we thank you in the movie credits and be sure to let you know when it comes out. (nothing to do with Hans Moretti just important research for scripting- thanks again, very greatful.)

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There is a beautiful book about Hans Moretti but it is unfortunately only available in German. It is almost worth it for the pictures though.

Although generally only known for his Suspension/(cardboard) Sword box and Crossbow acts, the guy has done everything. Working as a strongman and juggler, one of his first acts was juggling while suspending himself by his teeth biting on the end of a piece of rope.

It is difficult to imagine but he was very suave in his younger days and even worked an manipulation act. If I am not mistaken, he also featured in the opening of Euro-Disney with a straight-jacket escape while suspended from a burning rope from a helicopter.

He is one of Magic's one-offs.

Not sure if Im allowed to post this here, please remove if not.

http://www.moretti.de/hans/index.html

Looks good, unfortunately my German is rubbish.

No worries, it's a valid link to post so thanks for that!
(Now where's my Collins Engish/German Dictionary?)