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| − | + | '''Edward Victor''' (1887-1964), born Edward Neuschwander in England to Swiss parents, was a professional magician who played top variety theaters in Europe and South Africa. | |
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| + | | birth_name = Edward Neuschwander | ||
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| + | | birth_year = 1887 | ||
| + | | birth_place = England | ||
| + | | death_day = April 17, | ||
| + | | death_year = 1964 | ||
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| + | | notable works = Sympathetic Silks | ||
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| − | + | == Biography == | |
| + | Early in his career he also took up [[Shadowgraphy]]. | ||
| − | In 1911, a trial week at St. George's Hall was extended to many months, setting the standard for his professional career. He | + | In 1911, a trial week at [[St. George's Hall]] was extended to many months, setting the standard for his professional career. He was often seen on television (including a "What's My Line?" appearance which he was quickly recognized). |
| − | + | Victor was early member of the [[Magic Circle]] (which he was promoted to MIMC) and for over twenty years was president of the [[Merlin Magical Society]]. He also was the [[Blackpool Magicians' Club]]'s first Honorary Life President. | |
| − | == Books == | + | Developed [[Sympathetic Silks]] after a discussion with [[G. W. Hunter]]. Also invented the [[E-Y-E Count]] which [[Alex Elmsley]] adapted to create the [[Elmsley Count]]. |
| − | * Magic of the | + | |
| − | * More Magic of the Hands | + | == Bibliography == |
| − | * Further Magic of the Hands | + | === Books === |
| + | * [[Magic of the Hands]] (1937) | ||
| + | * [[More Magic of the Hands]] (1942) | ||
| + | * [[Further Magic of the Hands]] (1946) | ||
| + | * [[The Magic of the Hands Trilogy]] (1995) | ||
| + | * Classic Card Tricks (2004) Dover Publications | ||
| + | * [[The Magic of Edward Victor's Hands]] by [[Rae Hammond]] (1995) | ||
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| + | A fourth book in the Magic Hands series "With Magic Hands" is to be included in "The Davenport Story" Volume Two, The Lost Legends (2010). | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
{{Wikipedia}} | {{Wikipedia}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Biographies | + | *[http://www.library.ucsb.edu/speccoll/collections/pa/pamss66.html UCSB Special Collections British manuals and guides to magic tricks, conjuring, illusions, and prestidigitation] |
| + | * [http://www.blackpoolmagic.com/history.html "Blackpool Magicians' Club History"] | ||
| + | * Obit [[Genii 1964 June]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Biographies]] | ||
| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:Victor,Ed}} | ||
Revision as of 23:07, 24 March 2012
Edward Victor (1887-1964), born Edward Neuschwander in England to Swiss parents, was a professional magician who played top variety theaters in Europe and South Africa.
| Edward Victor | |
| Born | Edward Neuschwander 1887 England |
|---|---|
| Died | April 17, 1964 |
| Notable works | Sympathetic Silks |
| Categories | Books by Edward Victor |
Contents
Biography
Early in his career he also took up Shadowgraphy.
In 1911, a trial week at St. George's Hall was extended to many months, setting the standard for his professional career. He was often seen on television (including a "What's My Line?" appearance which he was quickly recognized).
Victor was early member of the Magic Circle (which he was promoted to MIMC) and for over twenty years was president of the Merlin Magical Society. He also was the Blackpool Magicians' Club's first Honorary Life President.
Developed Sympathetic Silks after a discussion with G. W. Hunter. Also invented the E-Y-E Count which Alex Elmsley adapted to create the Elmsley Count.
Bibliography
Books
- Magic of the Hands (1937)
- More Magic of the Hands (1942)
- Further Magic of the Hands (1946)
- The Magic of the Hands Trilogy (1995)
- Classic Card Tricks (2004) Dover Publications
- The Magic of Edward Victor's Hands by Rae Hammond (1995)
A fourth book in the Magic Hands series "With Magic Hands" is to be included in "The Davenport Story" Volume Two, The Lost Legends (2010).
References
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