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* [[Original Magical Creations]] (1915) | * [[Original Magical Creations]] (1915) | ||
* Deceptive Conceptions in Magic (1920) | * Deceptive Conceptions in Magic (1920) | ||
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| − | * A Conjuring | + | * [[A Conjuring Melange]] (1947) |
* Stanley Collins - Conjurer, Collector and Iconoclast by Edwin Dawes (2002)(This book also includes CD-ROM of Collins performing a few brief card flourishes) | * Stanley Collins - Conjurer, Collector and Iconoclast by Edwin Dawes (2002)(This book also includes CD-ROM of Collins performing a few brief card flourishes) | ||
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Revision as of 15:20, 14 November 2009
Stanley Collins (August 31, 1881 - May 22, 1966) was born in London. Inspired by the magic performances of Chung Ling Soo, in 1905 he began to perform as "Loo Sing." Collins went on to become a highly successful society conjurer. His greatest claim to fame may be as a collector of rare and antique magic books.
Collins invented many magic effects, largely based on mechanical and hydraulic principles. In particular, Stanley Collins' conjuring with cards is acknowledged to have been well ahead of his time. His "Collins' Aces" routine is still being performed by some today.
He is credited with inventing the Jumping Rubber Bands in 1911.
Stanley wrote a section in J. B. Bobo's Modern Coin Magic.
He also wrote numerous articles for The Sphinx, The Jinx, Hugard's Magic Monthly, Pentagram, and The Linking Ring.
Books
- Original Magical Creations (1915)
- Deceptive Conceptions in Magic (1920)
- Collins' Card Conceits (1925) - reprinted in 2007 by Natzler Enterprises & Paul Gordon
- A Conjuring Melange (1947)
- Stanley Collins - Conjurer, Collector and Iconoclast by Edwin Dawes (2002)(This book also includes CD-ROM of Collins performing a few brief card flourishes)
