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'''Eric C. Lewis''' (1908-1993) was a British-born illusion builder who emigrated to the United States.<ref>[[Genii 1975 June]] (cover with son Martin Lewis)</ref> | '''Eric C. Lewis''' (1908-1993) was a British-born illusion builder who emigrated to the United States.<ref>[[Genii 1975 June]] (cover with son Martin Lewis)</ref> | ||
== Biography == | |||
His best known creation is the Diminishing Silk Production. He founded the MagiCraft Magic Manufacturing Co. He also worked with illusion builder [[John Gaughan]] before his retirement. | His best known creation is the Diminishing Silk Production. He founded the MagiCraft Magic Manufacturing Co. He also worked with illusion builder [[John Gaughan]] before his retirement. | ||
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== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
The [[Academy of Magical Arts]] voted him Stage Magician of the Year twice, honored him with a Literary Fellowship and in 1985 awarded him the Masters Fellowship. | The [[Academy of Magical Arts]] voted him Stage Magician of the Year twice, honored him with a Literary Fellowship and in 1985 awarded him the Masters Fellowship. | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
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*The Crowning Miracles (1983) | *The Crowning Miracles (1983) | ||
*[[Martin's Miracles]] (1985) | *[[Martin's Miracles]] (1985) | ||
*[[The Berg Book]] (1983) (with [[David Avadon]]) | *[[The Berg Book]] (1983) (with [[David Avadon]]) | ||
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{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
* [[Genii 1969 October]] (cover) | * [[Genii 1969 October]] (cover) | ||
[[Category:Biographies]] | [[Category:Biographies]] | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lewis,Eric}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Lewis,Eric}} | ||
Revision as of 16:28, 20 April 2014
| Eric C. Lewis | |
 Cover of Genii (1969) | |
| Born | 1908 UK |
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| Died | November 23, 1993 |
| Categories | Books by Eric C. Lewis |
Eric C. Lewis (1908-1993) was a British-born illusion builder who emigrated to the United States.[1]
Biography
His best known creation is the Diminishing Silk Production. He founded the MagiCraft Magic Manufacturing Co. He also worked with illusion builder John Gaughan before his retirement.
He authored over 20 books.
His son Martin Lewis carries on the magic tradition.
Awards
The Academy of Magical Arts voted him Stage Magician of the Year twice, honored him with a Literary Fellowship and in 1985 awarded him the Masters Fellowship.
Books
- Well I Never! (1931)
- Studies in Mystery (1941)
- Eric Lewis’ Rope Routine (The Triple Cut Rope Routine) (1969)
- A Choice of Miracles (1980)
- A Continuation of Miracles (1981)
- The Crowning Miracles (1983)
- Martin's Miracles (1985)
- The Berg Book (1983) (with David Avadon)
- P.T. Selbit: Magical Innovator (1989) (with Peter Warlock)
References
- ↑ Genii 1975 June (cover with son Martin Lewis)
- Genii 1969 October (cover)