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| birth_day                = October 30,
 
| birth_day                = October 30,
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Visiting Magician of the Year at the [[Academy of Magical Arts]].
 
Visiting Magician of the Year at the [[Academy of Magical Arts]].
  
He was on the March 1978 issue of [[Genii]] Magazine.
 
  
 
== Books ==
 
== Books ==
[[Topper's Mad Mad Magic]] edited by [[Gene Anderson]] (1974)
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*[[Topper's Mad Mad Magic]] edited by [[Gene Anderson]] (1974)
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 07:23, 9 September 2010

Topper Martyn (October 30, 1923 - May 24, 2004) was born Victor Martyn in England, who lived most of his life in Sweden. He had a popular comedy magic, juggling and ice skating act which he presented throughout Europe. He first billed himself as V.C. Martyn, the Eton Topper.

Topper Martyn
BornVictor Martyn
October 30, 1923
DiedMay 24, 2004 (age 80)

He would often juggle odd objects while numerous balls, silverware and other items would drop out of his clothes, filling the stage. Martyn was also a big collector of magic and antiques.

He numerous awards for both his comedy and magic including: First Prize for Comedy at FISM, Visiting Magician of the Year at the Academy of Magical Arts.


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