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=Robert Alan Olson=
'''Robert Olson''' may refer to:
Born in 1938, in Brooklyn NY.  Worked for Magic Dealer Connie Haden in late 1950s, pitching magic at his dealer's tables at conventions, bending nail writers at Haden shop, etc. Joined SAM at age 18. Developed comedy magic, working close-up and MC work for magic conventions in late 1950s, and early 1960s. Left NYC to work as woodworker in mid 1960s.  Developed 19th century magic show, performing as black magician Richard Potter, first successful American magicianWorked in trade shows for Tommy Tucker in early 1970s.  In mid-1970s, he began work at museum Old Sturbridge Village(OSV) in Massachusetts, a 25 year career.  Left OSV in 2001 to pursue successful career as peforming magician, with museums, historical societies, private parties, corporate shows, etc.  Charter member of the Nordic Knights of Necromancy.
* [[Robert A. Olson]] (b. 1938) who worked for Magic Dealer Connie Haden in late 1950s,  
* [[Robert E. Olson]] (b. 1927) an American magician, collector, author and illustrator, who specialized in gospel magic.   


 
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==Books==
*Sick Sorcery (with [[Robert Pearce]]) (1961)
*An Introduction to Magic Theme Trade Cards (1999)
 
= Rev. Robert E. Olson=
Born in 1927. 
 
American magician, collector, author and illustrator. Specialized in gospel magic. Noted for his biographies of famous magicians.
 
== Books ==
* The Added Touch (1963)
* Carl Rosini - His Life and His Magic (1966)
* Two Hands - Three Pockets - Four Magic (1966)
* The World's Greatest Magician A Tribute To Howard Thurston (1981)
* Illusion Builder to Fu-Manchu (1986)
* The Complete Life Of Howard Franklin Thurston Volumes 1 & 2 (1993)
* A Magician's Tour - Revisited by Harry Kellar, Phil Temple, Robert E. Olson (2000)
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Biographies|Olson, Robert]]

Latest revision as of 08:05, 27 January 2012

Robert Olson may refer to:

  • Robert A. Olson (b. 1938) who worked for Magic Dealer Connie Haden in late 1950s,
  • Robert E. Olson (b. 1927) an American magician, collector, author and illustrator, who specialized in gospel magic.