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[[Murray]] (1901 - 1988) performed for several decades all over the world, best known for his publicity escape stunts he devised. He may have been the person who coined the word "Escapologist". Some regarded him better then [[Houdini]]. | [[Murray]] (1901 - 1988) performed for several decades all over the world, best known for his publicity escape stunts he devised. He may have been the person who coined the word "Escapologist". Some regarded him better then [[Houdini]]. | ||
+ | He preformed in London in 1933 started h8is act with shooting through a Women, The Pin cushion girl, selected cards on a sword, The Girl without a Middle, siberian Handcuff Escape and ended with the Escape from a Slotted box while Immersed in a Tank of Water. | ||
He retired in 1950 and opened Murray's Magic Mart in England. | He retired in 1950 and opened Murray's Magic Mart in England. | ||
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==References == | ==References == | ||
* Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston | * Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston | ||
+ | * Programmes of Famous Magicians, 1937. | ||
* Obit [[Genii 1987 November]] | * Obit [[Genii 1987 November]] | ||
*http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Forum=12&topic=000186 | *http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Forum=12&topic=000186 |
Revision as of 19:54, 9 January 2011
Murray | |
Born | Leo Norman Maurien Murray Stuart Carrington-Walters November 11, 1901 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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Died | January 22, 1988 (age 86) |
Known for | Escapes |
He preformed in London in 1933 started h8is act with shooting through a Women, The Pin cushion girl, selected cards on a sword, The Girl without a Middle, siberian Handcuff Escape and ended with the Escape from a Slotted box while Immersed in a Tank of Water.
He retired in 1950 and opened Murray's Magic Mart in England.
In 1986, he received the Masters Fellowship the Academy of Magical Arts.
References
- Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston
- Programmes of Famous Magicians, 1937.
- Obit Genii 1987 November
- http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Forum=12&topic=000186