Gilbert Genesta
Gilbert Genesta was an American escape artist and magician who died while performing a water barrel escape.Biography
He first became interested in magic about 1890 when he witnessed a school house show in Foxburg, Pennsylvania. He went on to perform professionally as Genesta, the wizard of wonders.Death
Genesta died while performing when he became trapped in a barrel of water during his "escape artist" act at vaudeville theater in Frankfort, Kentucky.
