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Aldini was a contributor to many magic magazines including a column in [[The Tops]]. | Aldini was a contributor to many magic magazines including a column in [[The Tops]]. | ||
| − | He was a member of the [[Order of Merlin]], [[I.B.M.]] Ring 138 (Santa Monica) and Ring 21 (Hollywood), which he served as Vice President. | + | He was a member of the [[Order of Merlin]], [[I.B.M.]] Ring 138 (Santa Monica) and Ring 21 (Hollywood), which he served as Vice President.<ref>November 1989 Linking Ring Magazine : Obituary</ref><ref>Obit [[Genii 1989 September]]</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:56, 2 March 2012
Aldini (1917-1989), born Alex Weiner, managed and owned magic shops from the late 1950's though the 1970's.
| Aldini | |
| Born | Alex Weiner 1917 |
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| Died | August 11, 1989 |
| Categories | Books by Aldini |
He owned and operated his own shop and operated magic shops at Disneyland. During World War II, he traveled throughout Asia with the movie star, Melvyn Douglas, presenting magic shows for U.S. troops.
Aldini was a contributor to many magic magazines including a column in The Tops.
He was a member of the Order of Merlin, I.B.M. Ring 138 (Santa Monica) and Ring 21 (Hollywood), which he served as Vice President.[1][2]
Contributions
- Aldini Bowl Production variation on the Westgate Bowl Production
- Clock-A-Rama
- Acroback Cards
Books
- Rough Stuff (with Joe Berg) (1956)
- Roughingly Yours (1969)
References
- ↑ November 1989 Linking Ring Magazine : Obituary
- ↑ Obit Genii 1989 September
