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| − | + | '''Topper Martyn''' (October 30, 1923 - May 24, 2004) was born Victor Martyn in England, who lived most of his life in Sweden. He had a popular comedy magic, juggling and ice skating act which he presented throughout Europe. He first billed himself as V.C. Martyn, the Eton Topper. | |
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| + | Martyn would often juggle odd objects while numerous balls, silverware and other items would drop out of his clothes, filling the stage. Martyn was also a big collector of magic and antiques.<ref>Cover [[Genii 1978 March]]</ref> | ||
| − | + | == Awards == | |
| + | * First Prize for Comedy at [[FISM]] | ||
| + | * Visiting Magician of the Year at the [[Academy of Magical Arts]]. | ||
| − | + | == Books == | |
| − | + | *[[Topper's Mad Mad Magic]] edited by [[Gene Anderson]] (1974) | |
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Revision as of 14:32, 18 March 2012
Topper Martyn (October 30, 1923 - May 24, 2004) was born Victor Martyn in England, who lived most of his life in Sweden. He had a popular comedy magic, juggling and ice skating act which he presented throughout Europe. He first billed himself as V.C. Martyn, the Eton Topper.
| Topper Martyn | |
 Cover Genii 1978 March | |
| Born | Victor Martyn October 30, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Died | May 24, 2004 (age 80) |
Martyn would often juggle odd objects while numerous balls, silverware and other items would drop out of his clothes, filling the stage. Martyn was also a big collector of magic and antiques.[1]
Awards
- First Prize for Comedy at FISM
- Visiting Magician of the Year at the Academy of Magical Arts.
Books
- Topper's Mad Mad Magic edited by Gene Anderson (1974)
References
- ↑ Cover Genii 1978 March
