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Fred Kaps : Seeing is believing

Abraham Pieter Adrianus Bongers(June 8, 1926 – July 23, 1980) was a Dutch magician, famous for being the only magician to become FISM Grand Prix world champion three times.

Along with his appearance, immaculate suit and white shirt, sleight of hand was Kaps’ trademark.

He would practice an effect for weeks before he dared to perform it live.

He performed both stage illusions and close-up magic using a variety of props like playing cards, candles, coins, balls, dice, silks...

He loved to go to magic conventions because magic was not only his profession, but his hobby as well.

In May 1980, Kaps was honored with a Master Fellowship of the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood.

On July 23, 1980, Bram Bongers better known to the world as Fred Kaps died after a long battle against cancer.

Abraham Pieter Adrianus Bongers (8 Juin 1926 - 23 Juillet 1980) était un magicien hollandais, célèbre pour être le seul magicien à devenir trois fois Grand Prix FISM.

Perfectionniste, il pouvait pratiquer un effet pendant des semaines et des mois avant d’oser le présenter en public.

Spécialiste de la scène et du close-up, il utilisait une variété d’accessoires comme les cartes à jouer, bougies, pièces de monnaie, balles, dés, foulards...

Il aimait participer à des conventions de magie, car la magie n’était pas seulement son métier, mais aussi son passe-temps.

Le 23 Juillet 1980, Bongers Bram, mieux connu sous le nom de Fred Kaps, décéde après une longue bataille contre le cancer.

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