Jerry Andrus

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
Died	August 26, 2007 (age 89)
Nationality	American
Categories	Books by Jerry Andrus

Andrus was well known for his remarkable optical illusions, many created in his shop and home that he called the "Castle of Chaos".

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.

Books

• Safety Pin-Trix (1955)
• Andrus Deals You In (1956)
• Steals and Palms (1961)
• Kurious Kards (1973)
• More Sleightly Slanted (1974)
• Wink Magic (1994, Japan)
• Andrus Card Control, 1 & 2 (2000)