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'''Ross Conyears''' (1856-1901),Wizard of the Drawing-room, was '''Alexander Ross''' | '''Ross Conyears''' (1856-1901), known as the Wizard of the Drawing-room, was '''Alexander Ross''' | ||
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Taking up magic in 1889, his first teacher was [[Ellis Stanyon]].<ref>Cover of Stanyon's Magic, August 1901</ref> His favorite effect was the [[Linking Rings]]. | Taking up magic in 1889, his first teacher was [[Ellis Stanyon]].<ref>Cover of Stanyon's Magic, August 1901</ref> His favorite effect was the [[Linking Rings]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:10, 23 February 2014
| Ross Conyears | |
| Born | Alexander Ross 1856 Invergordon, North Britain |
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| Died | May 25, 1901 London, England |
| Flourished | 1895-1901 |
Ross Conyears (1856-1901), known as the Wizard of the Drawing-room, was Alexander Ross
Biography
Taking up magic in 1889, his first teacher was Ellis Stanyon.[1] His favorite effect was the Linking Rings.
In 1901, he was prominent in the formation of a new society of magicians in London.
Ross died from pneumonia, after a few days illness.[2]
References