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'''Tan Hock Chuan''', known as "Bertie", was a prolific writer, performer and inventor from Singapore. | '''Tan Hock Chuan''' (b.1910-d.1991), known as "Bertie", was a prolific writer, performer and inventor from Singapore.<ref>Magician of the Month, M-U-M, January 1958</ref><ref>Magic Circular, April 2002</ref> | ||
== Biography == | |||
He gave first public performance at age of fifteen.<ref>Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston (1934)</ref> Chuan originally qualified as a teacher of mathematics but magic was his passion. He was known for his performances in the big magic shows with specially painted scenery, dancing girls and a full orchestra. | He gave first public performance at age of fifteen.<ref>Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston (1934)</ref> Chuan originally qualified as a teacher of mathematics but magic was his passion. He was known for his performances in the big magic shows with specially painted scenery, dancing girls and a full orchestra. | ||
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He contributed articles to the [[Sphinx]], [[Magic Wand]], [[Goldston's Magic Quarterly]], and [[Genii]]. | He contributed articles to the [[Sphinx]], [[Magic Wand]], [[Goldston's Magic Quarterly]], and [[Genii]]. | ||
==Contributions== | |||
*Chuan's Invisible Pass in The Sphinx, Vol. 38, no. 3, may 1939 | |||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
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== Books == | == Books == | ||
* Rough and Smooth Possibilities (1948) | * Rough and Smooth Possibilities (1948) | ||
* The | * The Best of Tan Hock Chuan (1977) | ||
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| Born | March 13, 1910 Singapore, |
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| Died | September 28, 1991 (age 81) Singapore |
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Tan Hock Chuan (b.1910-d.1991), known as "Bertie", was a prolific writer, performer and inventor from Singapore.[1][2]
Biography
He gave first public performance at age of fifteen.[3] Chuan originally qualified as a teacher of mathematics but magic was his passion. He was known for his performances in the big magic shows with specially painted scenery, dancing girls and a full orchestra.
He had a library of 3,000 books, was a member of the Magic Circle, MIMC and served as president of the Malayan Magic Circle.[4]
He contributed articles to the Sphinx, Magic Wand, Goldston's Magic Quarterly, and Genii.
Contributions
- Chuan's Invisible Pass in The Sphinx, Vol. 38, no. 3, may 1939
Awards
- The Sphinx Gold Medal (1937)
- The Order of Merlin
- MIMC with Gold Star
Books
- Rough and Smooth Possibilities (1948)
- The Best of Tan Hock Chuan (1977)
References