Background
Ernst, Bernard Morris Lee was born on March 17, 1879 in Uniontown, Alabama, United States. Son of Moritz Leopold and Cornelia (Pake) Ernst.
Ernst, Bernard Morris Lee was born on March 17, 1879 in Uniontown, Alabama, United States. Son of Moritz Leopold and Cornelia (Pake) Ernst.
Student College City of New York, 1893-1897. A B., Columbia, 1899. Bachelor of Laws, Columbia Law School, 1903.
Member University debating teams 5 years.
Began as clerk in law office of James. Schell & Elkus, New York City, 1903. Member Ernst, Cane & Berner.
Has specialized in law of copyright. President Sphinx Publishing Corporation, Peter Minuit Corporation, Hale realty corporation, Canebrake Realty Company Chairman Legal Draft Board, World War. Member mayor’s commission to welcome distinguished visitors.
Trustee Federation of Jewish Philanthropic Socs., City of New York. Secretary and trustee Ednl. Alliance, and chairman nominating committee Surprise Lake Camp (philanthropic instns.).
Member of council Metropolitan League of Jewish Community Assns. Life member, president Society of America Magicians, since 1926. succeeding Houdini. Owner of Houdini’s private( papers and correspondence.
Has given over 50 performances in magic. Collector of books, periodicals, etc., on magic. Member various American and European magical societies.
Member University debating teams 5 yrs. Member Ernst, Cane & Berner. Member mayor’s com; member of council Met.
Member various American and European magical societies Republican.
Married Roberta Christine Claus, August 4, 1908. Children: Cornelia Pake, Eleanor, Richard Charles.