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Stanley Collins (August 31, 1881 - May 22, 1966) was born in London.
 
 
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'''Stanley Collins''' (1881-1966) invented many magic effects based on mechanical and hydraulic principles.
  
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== Biography ==
 
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.
 
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.  
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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. See The [[Magician Monthly]], Vol. 8, No. 1, December.
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He is credited with inventing the ''Jumping Rubber Band'' in 1911.<ref>The [[Magician Monthly]], Vol. 8, No. 1, December, 1911</ref>
  
Stanley wrote a section in [[J. B. Bobo]]'s [[Modern Coin Magic]].
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Stanley wrote a section in [[J. B. Bobo]]'s [[Modern Coin Magic]] and numerous articles for The [[Sphinx]], The [[Jinx]], [[Hugard's Magic Monthly]], [[Pentagram]], and The [[Linking Ring]].
 
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He also wrote numerous articles for The [[Sphinx]], The [[Jinx]], [[Hugard's Magic Monthly]], [[Pentagram]], and The [[Linking Ring]].
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==Books ==
 
==Books ==
 
* [[Original Magical Creations]] (1915)
 
* [[Original Magical Creations]] (1915)
* Deceptive Conceptions in Magic (1920)
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* [[Deceptive Conceptions in Magic]] (1920)
* Collins' Card Conceits (1925) - reprinted in 2007 by Natzler Enterprises & Paul Gordon
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* [[Collins' Card Conceits]] (1925) - reprinted in 2007 by Natzler Enterprises & Paul Gordon
 
* [[A Conjuring Melange]] (1947)
 
* [[A Conjuring Melange]] (1947)
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* [[Stanley Collins: Conjurer Collector and Iconoclast]] by [[Edwin Dawes]] (2002). (This book also includes CD-ROM of Collins performing a few brief card flourishes.) <ref>M-U-M, Vol. 93. No. 2, July 2003, From Our Point of View, page 49</ref>
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* The Linking Ring, Vol. 31, No. 3, May 1951, the Stanley Collins COLLECTED PARADE by Eddie Clever, page 51
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* 54 – THE WORLD'S FAIR, SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1966, ...About MAGICIANS by BAYARD GRIMSHAW
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* Goodliffe's Abracadabra, Vol. 41, No. 1062, June 1966, STANLEY MARTIN COLLINS, page 339
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* The Linking Ring, Vol. 46, No. 7, July 1966, Broken Wand STANLEY COLLINS, page 97
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* The Magic Circular, Vol. 79, No. 855, May 1985, A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities by EDWIN A. DAWES, 113. STANLEY COLLINS – ON HIS MAJESTY'S SERVICE, page 326
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* 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 14:07, 23 February 2014

Stanley Collins
BornStanley Martin Collins
August 31, 1881
Rotherhithe London, England
DiedMay 22, 1966 (age 84)
St. Leonards-on-Sea, England
CategoriesBooks by Stanley Collins

Stanley Collins (1881-1966) invented many magic effects based on mechanical and hydraulic principles.

Biography

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.

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.[1]

Stanley wrote a section in J. B. Bobo's Modern Coin Magic and numerous articles for The Sphinx, The Jinx, Hugard's Magic Monthly, Pentagram, and The Linking Ring.

Books

References

  1. The Magician Monthly, Vol. 8, No. 1, December, 1911
  2. M-U-M, Vol. 93. No. 2, July 2003, From Our Point of View, page 49
  • The Linking Ring, Vol. 31, No. 3, May 1951, the Stanley Collins COLLECTED PARADE by Eddie Clever, page 51
  • 54 – THE WORLD'S FAIR, SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1966, ...About MAGICIANS by BAYARD GRIMSHAW
  • Goodliffe's Abracadabra, Vol. 41, No. 1062, June 1966, STANLEY MARTIN COLLINS, page 339
  • The Linking Ring, Vol. 46, No. 7, July 1966, Broken Wand STANLEY COLLINS, page 97
  • The Magic Circular, Vol. 79, No. 855, May 1985, A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities by EDWIN A. DAWES, 113. STANLEY COLLINS – ON HIS MAJESTY'S SERVICE, page 326