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'''George Braund''' | '''George Braund''' (1903-1961) billed himself as "The biggest Thing in Magic" due to his size and personality.<ref>Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston (1934)</ref> | ||
== Biography == | |||
Braund was persuaded to turn professional by [[Russell Swann]]. He roamed the auditorium having fun with members of the audience. | Braund was persuaded to turn professional by [[Russell Swann]]. He roamed the auditorium having fun with members of the audience. | ||
He was a member of the [[Magic Circle]]. A frequent performer at Magic Circle concerts, he played then in the character of a bumbling clergyman. | |||
Braund continued as a magician with the services throughout the war (which he was a Captain) performing for the [[Entertainments National Services Association]].<ref>Obit, Abracadabra, July 28, 1961</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 06:17, 2 October 2013
| George Braund | |
| Born | June 17, 1903 Loughborough, England |
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| Died | July 18, 1961 (age 58) London |
George Braund (1903-1961) billed himself as "The biggest Thing in Magic" due to his size and personality.[1]
Biography
Braund was persuaded to turn professional by Russell Swann. He roamed the auditorium having fun with members of the audience.
He was a member of the Magic Circle. A frequent performer at Magic Circle concerts, he played then in the character of a bumbling clergyman.
Braund continued as a magician with the services throughout the war (which he was a Captain) performing for the Entertainments National Services Association.[2]
References