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| + | Andrus was well known for his remarkable optical illusions, many created in his shop and home that he called the "Castle of Chaos".{{Youtube Thumb|JTV3_VU2C68|250|'''James ("The Amazing") Randi speaking<br /> shortly after Jerry Andrus' Death'''}} | ||
| + | In [[1954]] he invented his most famous illusion, the [[Linking Pins]]. | ||
| − | + | An interesting aspect of many of his magic presentations was that Jerry would not say anything that was not true, deceiving the audience by visual means alone.<ref>Cover [[MUM]] Sept. 1958</ref><ref>Cover [[Genii 1989 October]]</ref><ref>Obit [[Genii 2007 October]]</ref> | |
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* [[More Sleightly Slanted]] (1974) | * [[More Sleightly Slanted]] (1974) | ||
* Andrus Card Control, 1 & 2 (2000) | * Andrus Card Control, 1 & 2 (2000) | ||
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Revision as of 13:29, 2 March 2012
Jerry Andrus (January 28, 1918 - August 26, 2007) was born in Sheridan, Wyoming, but grew up in Albany, Oregon.
| Jerry Andrus | |
| Born | Jerry Andrus January 28, 1918 Sheridan, Wyoming |
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| Died | August 26, 2007 (age 89) |
| Nationality | American |
| Categories | Books by Jerry Andrus |
James ("The Amazing") Randi speaking
shortly after Jerry Andrus' Death
In 1954 he invented his most famous illusion, the Linking Pins.
An interesting aspect of many of his magic presentations was that Jerry would not say anything that was not true, deceiving the audience by visual means alone.[1][2][3]
Books
- Safety Pin-Trix (1955)
- Andrus Deals You In (1956)
- Steals and Palms (1961)
- Kurious Kards (1973)
- More Sleightly Slanted (1974)
- Andrus Card Control, 1 & 2 (2000)
References
- ↑ Cover MUM Sept. 1958
- ↑ Cover Genii 1989 October
- ↑ Obit Genii 2007 October
