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Eric P. Wilson
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| Eric P. Wilson | |
| Born | ? |
|---|---|
| Died | July 25, 1963 London, England |
| Resting place | Streatham Park Cemetery |
| Categories | Books by Eric P. Wilson |
Eric P. Wilson was a professional performer known as The Royal Conjurer, inventor, and author.
Wilson was very active in magic societies and was a contributor to magic magazines.[1]
He was President of both the Magician's Guild of London and the Surry Guild of Magicians.
He also published the short lived Magician's Weekly (1925).
He introduced black-light puppets, which were enjoyed by the Royal Family. [2]
In the 1930s there was considerable dispute as to the originator of the Square Circle effect. One of the contenders was Wilson with his Wunda Villa[3]
Books
- Join the Party (1947, with William Stickland)
- Doing Magic for Youngsters (with Bert Easley 1948)
- The Art of Conjuring to Children (1948)
References