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| Hugall Benedict | |
| Born | Thomas Charles Hugall Benedict August 17, 1873 London, England |
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| Died | April 12, 1955 (age 81) |
Hugall Benedict (1973-1955), a lawyer, performed as "The Thanet Wizard" and played the Bournemouth District as "The Bourne Magician".[1]
Biography
As an entertainer he presented conjuring, ventriloquism, and hand shadows. In the first World War he moved to Bascombe where he entertained as The Bourne Magician until advancing years compelled him to retire.[2]
He had a splendid library of conjuring books and contributed many effects to the magical magazines in Great Britain.
Benedict was a prolific correspondent and his letters to Stanley Collins were all signed "Benny".[3][4][5]
References
- ↑ Abra, APRIL, 1955.
- ↑ Obit, Tops, June 1955
- ↑ Magic Circular JUNE, 1955
- ↑ The Complete Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities by Edwin Dawes (2005)
- ↑ Obit, Linking Ring, June 1955
