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Alfred Battle
| Alfred Battle | |
| Born | Alfred J. Battle February 15, 1879 London, England |
|---|---|
| Died | March 14, 1952 (age 73) Taft, California |
| Resting place | Fresno, California |
Alfred J. Battle (1879-1952) was an assistant then finally partner with Dr. Ward, a San Francisco magician. When his partner withdrew from act, continued by himself, appearing in theaters, halls and schools throughout the United States as Professor El-Tab.
Biography
At the age of two, arrived in Boston, Massachusetts and bought his first magic set when twelve. At eighteen, served in Spanish American War.
Married to Aldia Carter in 1935.
As a performer over his lifetime, he performed a crystal gazing act, and what was known as a lightning cartoon act.
At one time, operated a magic shop in San Francisco on Kearney Street.[1]
He took the tricks of the day and gave them his "El-Tab Twist". Inventor of magic effects under "Professor El-Tab" like "The Phantom Ship".
Battle was one of the founding members of the Oakland Magic Circle when formed on Wednesday, July 29, 1925 and also a member of I.B.M., S.A.M., I.S.J.M. and P.C.A.M..
References
- ↑ My Best by Thompson, Jr., J.G. (1945)