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Will Dexter
Will Dexter (September 13, 1906 - November 5, 1985) was a close-up worker, mentalist and writer.
Born William Thomas Pritchard in England, Dexter was a professional journalist who started in 1928. His duties were interrupted by World War II, in which he was later discharged as a Captain in 1945.
He served as an editor for number of newspapers, and later as Editor and Publisher with Public Relations Industrial, London until his retirement in 1969.
In retirement, he became a Daily Telegraph crossword compiler.
He also ghosted several books for Robert Harbin.
Dexter was a member of the Magic Circle, the British Ring, East Kent Magical Society, Magicians Guild Nottingham and an Honorary Life Member of the Blackpool Magicians' Club
Books
- The Riddle of Chung Ling Soo (1955)
- Feature Magic for Mentalists (1975)
References
- Obit Genii 1986 January
- Obit Magicol No. 78 (February 1986)
