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Roger Woods

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Roger Woods

Websitewww.rogerwoodsmagic.co.uk

Dr. Roger Woods AIMC* is the President (2015-2016) of the Modern Mystic League (Blackburn & District Society of Magicians), Lancashire, England and a Past President of the Northern Magic Circle.[1]

Biography

Dr. Woods has been interested in magic for over 50 years. A retired Solicitor and Crown Prosecutor he has written several books on the history of magic with particular emphasis on Houdini, Walford Bodie and Chris Van Bern. He has given many lectures and presentations on these topics.

Dr. Woods is also an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle (with silver star), an Order of Merlin Shield member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, the Cavendish Knights of Close Up Magic, and the Manchester Circle of Magicians.

Bibliography

  • Harry Houdini, Legend and Legacy (with Brian Lead)
  • Houdini The Myth Maker, The Unmasking of Harry Houdini (with Brian Lead)
  • Showmen or Charlatans?, The stories of 'Dr' Walford Bodie and 'Sir' Alexander Cannon (with Brian Lead)
  • Jesse Demaline's DEMAGIC (editor)
  • Josephine Langley Lady Ventriloquist, The story of Mrs Edward Howarth (with Maurice S Howarth)
  • The Centenary History of The Modern Mystic League (Blackburn & District Society of Magicians) 1914 - 2014
  • Chris Van Bern The Busy 'B' The original British magician and Variety Performer



References

  1. Magic Circular July 2013, page 195