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[[Professor Hoffmann]] acknowledged Williams in the preface of [[Later Magic]] (1904). [[Charles Lang Neil]] received contributions from Williams for parts of [[The Modern Conjurer]] (1902) when it was republished as separate titles in 1904, as part of the "[[Yellow Peril]]" series. Williams contributed items to [[Modern Card Manipulation]] and [[After-Dinner Sleights and Pocket Tricks]]. | [[Professor Hoffmann]] acknowledged Williams in the preface of [[Later Magic]] (1904). [[Charles Lang Neil]] received contributions from Williams for parts of [[The Modern Conjurer]] (1902) when it was republished as separate titles in 1904, as part of the "[[Yellow Peril]]" series. Williams contributed items to [[Modern Card Manipulation]] and [[After-Dinner Sleights and Pocket Tricks]]. | ||
{{See also|Another C. O. Williams, [[Carl Orton Williams]] of Sydney, Australia}} | {{See also|Another C. O. Williams, [[Carl Orton Williams]] of Sydney, Australia}} | ||
Revision as of 13:56, 15 October 2010
Charles Oswald Williams (1865 - January 30, 1924) a magician from Cardiff who later became a dealer.
| Charles Oswald | |
| Born | Charles Oswald Williams September 26 1864 |
|---|---|
| Died | January 30, 1924 (age 59) |
| Nationality | Welsh |
Professor Hoffmann acknowledged Williams in the preface of Later Magic (1904). Charles Lang Neil received contributions from Williams for parts of The Modern Conjurer (1902) when it was republished as separate titles in 1904, as part of the "Yellow Peril" series. Williams contributed items to Modern Card Manipulation and After-Dinner Sleights and Pocket Tricks.
- See also: Another C. O. Williams, Carl Orton Williams of Sydney, Australia.
Honors and Awards
- Chosen to appear at the First Grand Magical Seance of The Magic Circle, held at St. George's Hall on 10 April, 1906.
- The Magician of the Month in The Sphinx for October 1904
References
- 174. CHARLES OSWALD WILLIAMS THE CARDIFF CONJURER in Complete Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities by Edwin A. Dawes (2005)
- 175. CHARLES OSWALD WILLIAMS AND HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO MAGIC in Complete Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities by Edwin A. Dawes (2005)
- 185. MORE OF CHARLES OSWALD WILLIAMS, HIS BUSINESS AND FAMILY in Complete Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities by Edwin A. Dawes (2005)