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'''Jack Ledair''' was a magician for over 50 years. | '''Jack Ledair''' (c.1881-d.1952) was a magician for over 50 years. | ||
== Biography == | |||
He first appeared (as Wilton Wharton) at the Roscommon Music Hall, Liverpool in 1902. | He first appeared (as Wilton Wharton) at the Roscommon Music Hall, Liverpool in 1902. | ||
Later he changed his name to Jack Ledair and during his long career he perpetually changed his act to keep up with the times. He became a regular at Maskelyne's [[St. George's Hall]] in London. At times he was assisted by his wife and daughter | Later he changed his name to Jack Ledair and during his long career he perpetually changed his act to keep up with the times. He became a regular at Maskelyne's [[St. George's Hall]] in London. At times he was assisted by his wife and daughter | ||
Ledair was a prolific creator of magical effects and contributed frequently to the magical magazines throughout his career.<ref>Tops, August, 1952</ref> He also served as vice-president of the [[Merlin Magical Society]]. | Ledair was a prolific creator of magical effects and contributed frequently to the magical magazines throughout his career.<ref>[[Tops]], August, 1952</ref> He also served as vice-president of the [[Merlin Magical Society]]. | ||
==Books== | ==Books== | ||
*[[Tricks of a Trouper]] (1946) | *[[Tricks of a Trouper]] (1946) | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:16, 19 June 2024
| Jack Ledair | |
| Born | Wilton Wharton circa 1881 |
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| Died | June 19, 1952 (age 70) Liverpool, England |
| Categories | Books by Jack Ledair |
Jack Ledair (c.1881-d.1952) was a magician for over 50 years.
Biography
He first appeared (as Wilton Wharton) at the Roscommon Music Hall, Liverpool in 1902.
Later he changed his name to Jack Ledair and during his long career he perpetually changed his act to keep up with the times. He became a regular at Maskelyne's St. George's Hall in London. At times he was assisted by his wife and daughter
Ledair was a prolific creator of magical effects and contributed frequently to the magical magazines throughout his career.[1] He also served as vice-president of the Merlin Magical Society.
Books
- Tricks of a Trouper (1946)
References