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He first became interested in magic when serving in Royal Air Force as wireless operator. | He first became interested in magic when serving in Royal Air Force as wireless operator. | ||
Thornton organized many shows, including "Music, Mirth and Mystery" for Bridgewater Civic Week in 1933.<ref>Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston (1934)</ref> | Thornton organized many shows, including "Music, Mirth and Mystery" for Bridgewater Civic Week in 1933.<ref>Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston (1934)</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:14, 10 February 2014
| John Thornton | |
| Born | John Stanley Thornton June 30, 1907 Croydon, Surrey, England |
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| Died | ? |
John Thornton (1907-?) was a self-taught semi-professional magician from England.
Biography
He first became interested in magic when serving in Royal Air Force as wireless operator.
Thornton organized many shows, including "Music, Mirth and Mystery" for Bridgewater Civic Week in 1933.[1]
References
- ↑ Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston (1934)
