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Bob Ostin
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| Bob Ostin | |
| Born | Robert Henry Arkley 1929 Liverpool, England |
|---|---|
| Died | May 18, 2013 |
| Categories | Books by Bob Ostin |
Bob Ostin (1929-2013) was a prolific inventor of magic.
Biography
He started out his performing career with a Cabaret Act.
Ostin invented several Close-up and Children's effects which were marketed by Ken Brooke. He lectured at most magic club in UK and around Europe. He was a lifelong member of the Liverpool Mahatma Magic Circle.[1]
Marketed Tricks
- Dice Prediction (1954)
- Submarine Card (1969)
- Beam Shot (1969)
Books
- Fingertip Fantasies (1968)
- Bob Ostin's New Submarine Card by Karl Fulves (1983)
- Bob Ostin: A Lifetime of Magical Inventions by Stephen Tucker (2005)
References
- Genii Magazine, Vol. 54, No. 11, September 1991, British Performers Special Magic Section, Bob Ostin, page 738