Grave of Chung Ling Soo

Cemetery in Richmond upon Thames

Address: Richmond TW10 5BJ, United Kingdom

Phone: nan

Region: Richmond upon Thames

Nearest station: Richmond (0.75 miles)

Rated: 2.0/5 on Google.

🌟 Interesting backstory of Chung Ling Soo and his tragic accidental death during a performance in 1918.
🌟 Came across the grave by chance and decided to learn more about him.
🌟 Chung Ling Soo’s real name is William Ellsworth Robinson, an American stage magician known for his bullet-catch trick.
🌟 During his performance, a modified gun exploded in the chamber, causing the loaded bullet to hit Soo’s lung.
⭐ Mixed opinions on whether or not he intentionally spoke English that night during the accident, as this was unusual for him.
⭐ One assistant who fired the gun appeared on The Paul Daniels Magic Show in 1982 to recreate the trick successfully with another magician, Paul Daniels
⭐ Inquest revealed details about Chung Ling Soo’s trick involving muskets brazed with extra steel barrels.

Options: Wheelchair accessible entrance

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