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'''John McKinven''' (1920-2006) had considerable influence on the way magic history is written. His work was highly respected by magic professionals, historians, collectors, writers and researchers.<ref>Genii Vol. 70, No. 2, February 2007, Memorial: John McKinven 1920-2006, page 20</ref> | |||
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*Roltair: Genius of Illusion (1980) | *Roltair: Genius of Illusion (1980) | ||
*Stage Flying (1995) | *Stage Flying (1995) | ||
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| Born | John Alexander McKinven March 11, 1920 New Castle, Pennsylvania |
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| Died | December 10, 2006 (age 86) Fairport Harbor, Ohio |
John McKinven (1920-2006) had considerable influence on the way magic history is written. His work was highly respected by magic professionals, historians, collectors, writers and researchers.[1]
Books
- Roltair: Genius of Illusion (1980)
- Stage Flying (1995)
- The Hanlon Brothers (1998)
References
- ↑ Genii Vol. 70, No. 2, February 2007, Memorial: John McKinven 1920-2006, page 20