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Tan Hock Chuan
| Tan Hock Chuan | |
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| Born | March 13, 1910 Singapore, |
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| Died | September 28, 1991 (age 81) Singapore |
| Categories | Books by Tan Hock Chuan |
Tan Hock Chuan (b.1910-d.1991), known as "Bertie", was a prolific writer, performer and inventor from Singapore.[1][2]
Biography
He gave first public performance at age of fifteen.[3] Chuan originally qualified as a teacher of mathematics but magic was his passion. He was known for his performances in the big magic shows with specially painted scenery, dancing girls and a full orchestra.
He had a library of 3,000 books, was a member of the Magic Circle, MIMC and served as president of the Malayan Magic Circle.[4]
He contributed articles to the Sphinx, Magic Wand, Goldston's Magic Quarterly, and Genii.
Contributions
- Chuan's Invisible Pass in The Sphinx, Vol. 38, no. 3, may 1939
Awards
- The Sphinx Gold Medal (1937)
- The Order of Merlin
- MIMC with Gold Star
Books
- Rough and Smooth Possibilities (1948)
- The Best of Tan Hock Chuan (1977)
References