S.H. Sharpe

S.H. Sharpe (August 31, 1902 - July 27, 1992 ) was born Samuel Henry Sharpe in England. Sharpe is a well known author of books on magic theory and contributor to many magazines, the first known article written for The Magician (magazine) in May 1917. (anyone have info about this magazine?)

After leaving school Sam joined the Asbestos and Rubber Company, managing their sports and conjuring departments. He was an active performer and along with Clem Hill founded of the Hull and East Riding Magicians' Society in December 1921.

In 1923 he had to give up his work due to illness, eventually to seeking an open-air occupation. He started a poultry breeding farm and apiary, which he continued to operate until his retirement in the early 1960s.

He joined The Magic Circle in 1930, was promoted to A.I.M.C. in 1934 and to M.I.M.C. in 1936. He became an Honorary Vice-President of Hull Magicians' Circle in 1974.

Sam translated Hofzinser's Card Conjuring in 1931 and Ponsin On Conjuring in 1937.

Neo Magic was first published in an edition of 500 copies in 1932 by George Johnson, publisher-editor of the "Magic Wand." Johnson still had copies of the book in storage when World War II broke out, and they were destroyed during the London blitz of 1940. A second printing of 750 copies was issued after the war, in 1946.

Awards

• The Milbourne Christopher Award for Devant's Delightful Delusions
• Literary Fellowship from the Academy Of Magical Arts (1983)
• The Magic Circle Maskelyne Literary Award (1990).

Books

• Neo Magic (1932)
• Good Conjuring (1936)