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[[William John Hilliar]] (November 27, 1876 - November 15, 1936), born in England was also known as Bill. He was a professional magician that performed in vaudeville and founder of the [[Sphinx]] magazine. He moved to the United States in 1902. For many years he was with the Barnum and Bailey Circus and other large circuses in charge of the side shows.
 
[[William John Hilliar]] (November 27, 1876 - November 15, 1936), born in England was also known as Bill. He was a professional magician that performed in vaudeville and founder of the [[Sphinx]] magazine. He moved to the United States in 1902. For many years he was with the Barnum and Bailey Circus and other large circuses in charge of the side shows.
  
He edited [[T. Nelson Down]]'s book [[Modern Coin Manipulation]] and wrote his own book "Magician's Handbook". He also wrote the column on magic for The Billboard magazine.  
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He edited [[T. Nelson Down]]'s book [[Modern Coin Manipulation]] and wrote his own book "Modern Magician's Handbook". He also wrote the column on magic for The Billboard magazine.  
  
 
He once performed, in disguise, as [[Howard Thurston]] while Thurston was sick.
 
He once performed, in disguise, as [[Howard Thurston]] while Thurston was sick.

Revision as of 21:06, 12 October 2008

William John Hilliar (November 27, 1876 - November 15, 1936), born in England was also known as Bill. He was a professional magician that performed in vaudeville and founder of the Sphinx magazine. He moved to the United States in 1902. For many years he was with the Barnum and Bailey Circus and other large circuses in charge of the side shows.

He edited T. Nelson Down's book Modern Coin Manipulation and wrote his own book "Modern Magician's Handbook". He also wrote the column on magic for The Billboard magazine.

He once performed, in disguise, as Howard Thurston while Thurston was sick.

Hilliar committed suicide by shooting himself just before his 60th birthday.

Books

  • Modern Magician's Handbook (1902)