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In January, 1969, he emigrated to the United States. First to Cleveland, Ohio and then later settling in Chicago. | In January, 1969, he emigrated to the United States. First to Cleveland, Ohio and then later settling in Chicago. | ||
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* Al Koran's Legacy (1973) by [[Hugh Miller]]. | * Al Koran's Legacy (1973) by [[Hugh Miller]]. | ||
* The Magic of Al Koran (1984) by [[Martin Breese]]. | * The Magic of Al Koran (1984) by [[Martin Breese]]. | ||
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Revision as of 02:14, 17 December 2011
Al Koran (1914-1972) was a British mentalist (born Edward Doe), who was also an author and the magic inventor of the effect known as Ring Flite (1968). He also invented a special deck of cards known as the Koran deck.
| Al Koran | |
| Born | Edward Doe 1914 UK |
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| Died | June 12, 1972 |
| Categories | Books by Al Koran |
in 1945, he became the youngest member ever to be awarded London Society of Magicians Gold Medal. It was after this that he selected the stage name "Al Koran" and make magic a full time job.
In January, 1969, he emigrated to the United States. First to Cleveland, Ohio and then later settling in Chicago.
Publications
- Mastered Amazement: Mainly for the manipulator (1947)
- Al Koran's Professional Presentations (1967)
- The Magic of the Mind in Action (1976)
- Bring Out the Magic in Your Mind (1988) ("ghosted")
Further Reading
- Al Koran's Legacy (1973) by Hugh Miller.
- The Magic of Al Koran (1984) by Martin Breese.
References
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