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Chris Van Bern
From Magicpedia, the free online encyclopedia for magicians by magicians.
Chris Van Bern (1871-1950), born Thomas Byrne in Liverpool of Irish parents was billed as "The Act that cannot be described" consisting of magic, music, quick changes and his Wine and Water trick.
Chris Van Bern | |
Born | Thomas Byrne 1871 Liverpool |
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Died | February 07, 1950 |
Categories | Books by Chris Van Bern |
His wife, Cora Lister (known as Iva Voyce) was his assistant. Many of his original effects were published by Will Goldston in his Locked Books series.
Van Bern was a Gold Medalist and Life Member of the Inner Magic Circle. He was President or Vice-President of fourteen other magical societies.
Books
- Whirlwind of Wizardry (with De Vega) (1919)