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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. | ||
He had a library of 3,000 books | 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]].<ref>Magic Circular, April 2002</ref> | ||
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]]. | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 3 December 2010
| Tan Hock Chuan | |
| Born | March 13, 1910 Singapore, |
|---|---|
| Died | September 28, 1991 (age 81) Singapore |
| Categories | Books by Tan Hock Chuan |
Tan Hock Chuan, known as "Bertie", was a prolific writer, performer and inventor from Singapore.
He gave first public performance at age of fifteen.[1] 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.[2]
He contributed articles to the Sphinx, Magic Wand, Goldston's Magic Quarterly, and Genii.
Awards
- The Sphinx Gold Medal (1937)
- The Order of Merlin
- MIMC with Gold Star
Books
- Rough and Smooth Possibilities (1948)
- The Magic of Tan Hock Chuan (1970)
References