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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. | 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 | + | He is credited with inventing the ''Jumping Rubber Band'' in 1911. See The [[Magician Monthly]], Vol. 8, No. 1, December. |
Stanley wrote a section in [[J. B. Bobo]]'s [[Modern Coin Magic]]. | Stanley wrote a section in [[J. B. Bobo]]'s [[Modern Coin Magic]]. | ||
Revision as of 07:49, 28 December 2010
Stanley Collins (August 31, 1881 - May 22, 1966) was born in London.
| Stanley Collins | |
| Born | August 31, 1881 London |
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| Died | May 22, 1966 (age 84) |
| Categories | Books by Stanley Collins |
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 Band in 1911. See The Magician Monthly, Vol. 8, No. 1, December.
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)
