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'''John Albert Briggs''' (b.1884-d.1969) was a magic dealer and editor/publisher of many magazines. He also wrote under his stage names Albert Russell, "Merbak" and "The Great Chandu". | |||
== Biography == | |||
Briggs emigrated to Australia and joined the [[Australian Society of Magicians]] in the 1920s. He was a the founding member and first president of the Australian Magic Circle (1923). | |||
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* [[Australian Magic News]] (1927) | * [[Australian Magic News]] (1927) | ||
* [[Stage Magic (magazine)]] (1932) | * [[Stage Magic (magazine)]] (1932) | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
* [[Dinkum Magic]] (1920) | |||
* Stage Magic (1928) | * Stage Magic (1928) | ||
* Magical Revelations (1941) | * [[Magical Revelations]] (1941) | ||
* Practical Magic (1946) | * Practical Magic (1946) | ||
{{References}} | |||
[[Category:Biographies]] | [[Category:Biographies]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:13, 10 May 2024
| J. Albert Briggs | |
| Born | November 17, 1884 |
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| Died | August 04, 1969 (age 84) |
| Categories | Books by J. Albert Briggs |
John Albert Briggs (b.1884-d.1969) was a magic dealer and editor/publisher of many magazines. He also wrote under his stage names Albert Russell, "Merbak" and "The Great Chandu".
Biography
Briggs emigrated to Australia and joined the Australian Society of Magicians in the 1920s. He was a the founding member and first president of the Australian Magic Circle (1923).
Magazines:
- The Wizards' Own Monthly (1909 - 1910)
- The (Sheffield) Conjurer (1910-1913)
- Magic Mirror (1921)
- The (Australia) Conjurer (1922-1938)
- Australian Magic News (1927)
- Stage Magic (magazine) (1932)
Books
- Dinkum Magic (1920)
- Stage Magic (1928)
- Magical Revelations (1941)
- Practical Magic (1946)
References