Gilbert Genesta

Gilbert Genesta
Born(1878-03-29)March 29, 1878
Ashland, Kentucky
DiedNovember 9, 1930(1930-11-09) (aged 52)
Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S.
Cause of deathDrowning
Resting placeFrankfort Cemetery
Occupation(s)Illusionist, magician, stunt performer, escape artist
Years active1890-1930

Gilbert Genesta (born as Royden Joseph Gilbert Raison DelaGenesta; March 29, 1878 – November 9, 1930) was an American escape artist and magician who died while performing a water barrel escape.[1]

  1. ^ "Gilbert DelaGenesta". Find a Grave. Retrieved October 1, 2019.