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Valentine Augustus Walker
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- See also: Henry Barton Turner, The Wizard of the Army.
Valentine Augustus Walker (February 15, 1890 - March 18, 1969) born in England, was an English magician, escape artist and illusion designer. He served in the navy and billed himself as the "Wizard of the Navy".
| Valentine Augustus Walker | |
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| Born | February 15 1890 England |
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| Died | March 18, 1969 (age 79) |
Also known as "Val Enson", Walker is credited as the designer of the Radium Girl illusion and John Bull Straitjacket, which was created as a challenge to Houdini in 1926.
