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In 1945, he became the youngest member ever to be awarded London Society of Magicians Gold Medal. It was after this that he selected the stage name "Al Koran" and make magic a full time job. {{Metacafe Thumb|2233850/al_koran_on_the_ed_sullivan_show}} | In 1945, he became the youngest member ever to be awarded London Society of Magicians Gold Medal. It was after this that he selected the stage name "Al Koran" and make magic a full time job. {{Metacafe Thumb|2233850/al_koran_on_the_ed_sullivan_show}} | ||
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In January, 1969, he emigrated to the United States. First to Cleveland, Ohio and then later settling in Chicago. | In January, 1969, he emigrated to the United States. First to Cleveland, Ohio and then later settling in Chicago. | ||
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− | + | * [[Genii, 1972 June|Genii, Vol. 36, No. 6, June 1972]], OBITUARY, Koran, page 286 | |
− | + | * The New Tops, Vol. 12, No. 8 & 9, August & September 1972, AL KORAN LOSES THE LAST TRICK, page 28 | |
+ | * The Magic Circular, Vol. 73, No. 793, January/February 1979, Show and Lecture Reports, A Tribute to Al Koran—Comrie Mackay, A.I.M.C., page 11 | ||
+ | * The Linking Ring, Vol. 79, No. 9, September 1999, OUR SIDE OF THE POND by Elizabeth Warlock, page 135 | ||
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Revision as of 20:28, 28 October 2012
Al Koran (1914-1972) was a British mentalist (born Edward Doe), who was also an author and the magic inventor of the effect known as Ring Flite (1968). He also invented a special deck of cards known as the Koran deck.
Al Koran | |
Born | Edward Doe March 4, 1914 East London, UK |
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Died | June 12, 1972 (age 58) Chicago |
Categories | Books by Al Koran |
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In January, 1969, he emigrated to the United States. First to Cleveland, Ohio and then later settling in Chicago.
Publications
- Mastered Amazement: Mainly for the manipulator (1947)
- Bring Out the Magic in Your Mind (1964) ("ghosted")
- Al Koran's Professional Presentations (1967)
- The Magic of the Mind in Action (1976)
Further Reading
- Al Koran's Legacy (1973) by Hugh Miller.
- The Magic of Al Koran (1984) by Martin Breese.
References
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- Genii, Vol. 36, No. 6, June 1972, OBITUARY, Koran, page 286
- The New Tops, Vol. 12, No. 8 & 9, August & September 1972, AL KORAN LOSES THE LAST TRICK, page 28
- The Magic Circular, Vol. 73, No. 793, January/February 1979, Show and Lecture Reports, A Tribute to Al Koran—Comrie Mackay, A.I.M.C., page 11
- The Linking Ring, Vol. 79, No. 9, September 1999, OUR SIDE OF THE POND by Elizabeth Warlock, page 135