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'''George Arrowsmith''' (1887-1978), a British magician, author and clergyman. | |||
Arrowsmith was founder of The [[Pentacle Club]] (previously called the Cambridge University's magical society) and a founding member of the Exonian Magical Society. He became an Honorary Vice-President of The [[Magic Circle]] in London. | Arrowsmith was founder of The [[Pentacle Club]] (previously called the Cambridge University's magical society) and a founding member of the Exonian Magical Society. He became an Honorary Vice-President of The [[Magic Circle]] in London. | ||
Has began conjuring in the public as an amateur at the age of 13, and specialized in mental magic.<ref>My Best by Thompson, Jr., J.G. (1945)</ref> | |||
He contributed to [[Wizard]] Magazine and authored numerous books.<ref> Obit, [[Magic Circular]], 1978</ref> | He contributed to [[Wizard]] Magazine and authored numerous books.<ref> Obit, [[Magic Circular]], 1978</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 14:08, 9 March 2013
| George Arrowsmith | |
| Born | George Ernest Arrowsmith July 17, 1887 Torquay, England |
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| Died | February 11 1978 (age 90) |
George Arrowsmith (1887-1978), a British magician, author and clergyman.
Arrowsmith was founder of The Pentacle Club (previously called the Cambridge University's magical society) and a founding member of the Exonian Magical Society. He became an Honorary Vice-President of The Magic Circle in London.
Has began conjuring in the public as an amateur at the age of 13, and specialized in mental magic.[1]
He contributed to Wizard Magazine and authored numerous books.[2]
Books
- Magical Mentalia (1942)
- Magical Originalia (1943)
- Arrowsmith's Mystery Box : A Collection of Assorted Mysteries (1966)
- Exceptional Concepts (1980)
References
- ↑ My Best by Thompson, Jr., J.G. (1945)
- ↑ Obit, Magic Circular, 1978