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Walter C. Griffiths

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Walter C. Griffiths
BornWalter Charles Griffiths
July 12, 1898
Shrewsbury, England
DiedApril 14, 1967 (age 68)
Vancouver, British, Columbia, Canada
NationalityCanadian

Walter C. Griffiths (1898-1967), a amateur magician, was a member of the Vancouver Magic Circle and of the IBM Sick and Convalescent Committee.

Biography

He had served overseas with the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders and was a member of the Musician's Union.

During his many years as Chief Fire Prevention Officer for the British Columbia Electric Company, he toured the Canadian Province of British Columbia lecturing on Fire Prevention. During these lectures he would used magical effects illustrate his points and to hold the attention of his audience.

References

  • The Linking Ring, Vol. 34, No. 6, August 1954, Canadian Parade, WALTER C. GRIFFITHS, page 78
  • The Linking Ring, Vol. 36, No. 6, August 1956, Walter Griffiths, ideal secretary, by Thornton Poole, page 23
  • The Linking Ring, Vol. 44, No. 8, August 1964, Walter Griffiths by Thornton Poole, page 22
  • The Linking Ring, Vol. 47, No. 5, May 1967, Obituary WALTER CHARLES GRIFFITHS, page 100