George E. Closson

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George E. Closson (June 1, 1859 - November 11, 1921), born in Fort Ann, New York, was a magic dealer in Troy, New York. In Mahatma, (January 1903) we can see an adverisemnt for his catalog of over 1,000 tricks, stating his business was established in 1883. For years he was known as "The Manufacturing Magician."

In 1905, Closson began sending out a "Prospectus of the Brotherhood of Magicians". By the following year, he official formed and became the president of the Brotherhood of Magicians. This organization was most likely used to promote his magic business.

Books

• Original Secrets of Magic — Brotherhood Secrets, Vol. 1 and 2 (1909)