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'''Aldini''' (1917-1989), born Alex Weiner, managed and owned magic shops from the late 1950's though the 1970's. | |||
== Biography == | |||
He owned and operated his own shop and operated magic shops at Disneyland. During World War II, he traveled throughout Asia with the movie star, Melvyn Douglas, presenting magic shows for U.S. troops. | He owned and operated his own shop and operated magic shops at Disneyland. During World War II, he traveled throughout Asia with the movie star, Melvyn Douglas, presenting magic shows for U.S. troops. | ||
Revision as of 10:47, 28 July 2013
| Aldini | |
| Born | Alex Weiner 1917 |
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| Died | August 11, 1989 |
| Categories | Books by Aldini |
Aldini (1917-1989), born Alex Weiner, managed and owned magic shops from the late 1950's though the 1970's.
Biography
He owned and operated his own shop and operated magic shops at Disneyland. During World War II, he traveled throughout Asia with the movie star, Melvyn Douglas, presenting magic shows for U.S. troops.
Aldini was a contributor to many magic magazines including a column in The Tops.
He was a member of the Order of Merlin, I.B.M. Ring 138 (Santa Monica) and Ring 21 (Hollywood), which he served as Vice President.[1][2]
Contributions
- Aldini Bowl Production variation on the Westgate Bowl Production
- Clock-A-Rama
- Acroback Cards
Books
- Rough Stuff (with Joe Berg) (1956)
- Roughingly Yours (1969)
- New Concepts in Magic (1970)
References
- ↑ November 1989 Linking Ring Magazine : Obituary
- ↑ Obit Genii 1989 September