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Sphinx Award
From Magicpedia, the free online encyclopedia for magicians by magicians.
The Sphinx Award began in 1933, awarded by The Directors of The Sphinx for the best published effect in the magazine during that year.
Two silver medals were awarded, one for professional magicians and one for amateurs.[1]
By 1947, awards were made in three classifications: One for the best Stage Effect; one for the best Platform Effect; and one for the best Close-up Effect. Certificates of Honorable Mentions were also given out.
They were awarded annually until the magazine ended in 1953.
Winners
- 1934 : Professional Herman L. Weber for "The Secret Panel"; Amateur Howard Savage for "Mentalists' Handy Code"
- 1935 : Professional Okito for "Expanding Bowl"; Amateur Joseph Rukus for "Production of a Rabbit"
- 1936 : McDonald Birch and Tom Sellers
- 1937 : John Booth and Tan Hock Chuan
- 1938 : Hy Harris and T. Sakamoto
- 1939 : Paul Rosini and Dr. Jacob Daley
- 1940 : Magini and Walter Gibson
- 1941-1946: No Medals Available during War Years.
- 1947 : Les Levante, Silent Mora, and Eddie Joseph
- 1948 : P. C. Sorcar, Carlos H. Colombi and Dai Vernon
- 1949 : P. C. Sorcar, Karrell Fox and Matt Schulien
- 1950 : Peter Warlock, W. T. Zerr, and Paul N. Rylander
- 1951 : William A. Russell, Bob Haskell, and Dr. Eugene L. Bulson
- 1952 : Virgil, Edward Victor, and Dr. Stanley Jaks
References
- ↑ Sphinx, August 10, 1933