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| + | His best known creation is the Diminishing Silk Production. He founded the MagiCraft Magic Manufacturing Co. He also worked with illusion builder [[John Gaughan]] before his retirement. | ||
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The [[Academy of Magical Arts]] voted him Stage Magician of the Year twice, honored him with a Literary Fellowship and in 1985 awarded him the Masters Fellowship. | The [[Academy of Magical Arts]] voted him Stage Magician of the Year twice, honored him with a Literary Fellowship and in 1985 awarded him the Masters Fellowship. | ||
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Revision as of 17:10, 5 August 2012
Eric C. Lewis (1908-1993) was a British-born illusion builder, father of magician Martin Lewis, who emigrated to the United States.[1]
| Eric C. Lewis | |
| Born | 1908 UK |
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| Died | November 23, 1993 |
| Categories | Books by Eric C. Lewis |
His best known creation is the Diminishing Silk Production. He founded the MagiCraft Magic Manufacturing Co. He also worked with illusion builder John Gaughan before his retirement.
He authored over 20 books.
Awards
The Academy of Magical Arts voted him Stage Magician of the Year twice, honored him with a Literary Fellowship and in 1985 awarded him the Masters Fellowship.
Books
- Well I Never! (1931)
- Studies in Mystery (1941)
- Eric Lewis’ Rope Routine (The Triple Cut Rope Routine) (1969)
- A Choice of Miracles (1980)
- A Continuation of Miracles (1981)
- The Crowning Miracles (1983)
- Martin's Miracles (1985)
- The Berg Book (1983) (with David Avadon)
- P.T. Selbit: Magical Innovator (1989) (with Peter Warlock)
