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+ | '''Norman Hunter''' (c.1900-1995) was the last surviving magician from [[Maskelyne]]'s shows, appearing in shows at both [[St. George's Hall]] in 1932 and the Little Theatre in 1934. | ||
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+ | == Biography == | ||
+ | He was a member of both [[The Magicians' Club]] and [[The Magic Circle]]. | ||
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+ | He contributed a magic column to the Practical Mechanics magazine and wrote the Professor Branestawn books, | ||
+ | which became famous on BBC "Children's Hour."<ref>Linking Ring, May 1995</ref> | ||
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== Books == | == Books == | ||
+ | * Hey Presto | ||
+ | * New Conjuring without Skill | ||
* The Puffin Book of Magic | * The Puffin Book of Magic | ||
* Magic Tricks (Penguin Books, 1968). Formerly The Puffin Book of Magic. | * Magic Tricks (Penguin Books, 1968). Formerly The Puffin Book of Magic. | ||
* Successful Conjuring for Amateurs | * Successful Conjuring for Amateurs | ||
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Revision as of 18:23, 3 August 2013
Norman Hunter | |
Born | circa 1900 |
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Died | February 23, 1995 (age 94) |
Categories | Books by Norman Hunter |
Norman Hunter (c.1900-1995) was the last surviving magician from Maskelyne's shows, appearing in shows at both St. George's Hall in 1932 and the Little Theatre in 1934.
Biography
He was a member of both The Magicians' Club and The Magic Circle.
He contributed a magic column to the Practical Mechanics magazine and wrote the Professor Branestawn books, which became famous on BBC "Children's Hour."[1]
Books
- Hey Presto
- New Conjuring without Skill
- The Puffin Book of Magic
- Magic Tricks (Penguin Books, 1968). Formerly The Puffin Book of Magic.
- Successful Conjuring for Amateurs
References
- ↑ Linking Ring, May 1995