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Alfred Battle
| Alfred Battle | |
| Born | Alfred J. Battle February 15, 1879 London, England |
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| Died | March 14, 1952 (age 73) Taft, California |
| Resting place | Fresno, California |
| Known for | Inventor of magic effects under the Professor El-Tab like "The Phantom Ship", took the tricks of the day and gave them his "E;-Tab Twist". |
| Married to Aldia Carter in 1935, veteran of the Spanish American War. He had a magic shop on Kearney Street in San Francisco. As a performer over his lifetime, he performed a crystal gazing act, and what was known as a lightning cartoon act. | |
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.
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)