Edward Maurice

Edward Maurice (1894 - March 25, 1964) was an English vaudeville magician born John Edward Maurice. He wrote the pamphlet Showmanship and Presentation which was published by Goodlife Publications in 1946 after being a professional stage magician for close to 30 years.

His interest in conjuring began at the age of six when he was taken to see the Chung Ling Soo. During the War (1914-18) Maurice served in the R.N.A.S. and was an active member of the then famous R.A.F.-Follies concert parties performing tricks.

His was credited with naming the Abra magazine.

Maurice died of a coronary thrombosis.

Awards and Honors

• In 1944 became a British Magical Society Gold Medalist
• In 1945 President of the British Magical Society.

Family

Wife Gwen, also his assistant, were married in 1937.

References

• Magic Circular, Vol. 58, 1963