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Alfred Battle
| Alfred Battle | |
| Born | Alfred J. Battle February 15, 1879 London, England |
|---|---|
| Died | ? |
Alfred J. Battle (1879-?) 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.
At one time, operated a magic shop in San Francisco.[1]
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)