Edward Victor
| Edward Victor | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
England  Born 1887 |
| Died | 17 April 1964 |
| Cause of death | Natural causes |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Magician |
| Known for | Sleight of Hand, card magic |
Edward Victor (born 1887 in England – 17 April 1964), born Edward Neuschwander was a notable stage magician.[1] He was an early member of the Magic Circle (which he was promoted to MIMC) and for over thirty years was president of the Merlin Magical Society.
Early in his career he also took up Shadowgraphy.
History
In 1911, a trial week at St. George's Hall was extended to many months, setting the standard for his professional career. He played top variety theaters in Europe and South Africa and was often seen on television (including a "What's My Line?" appearance which he was quickly recognized). Edward Victor was the Blackpool Magicians' club's first Honorary Life President.[2]
Published works
- Magic of the Hand (1937)
- More Magic of the Hands (1938)
- Further Magic of the Hands (1946)
- Classic Card Tricks (2004) Dover Publications
References
- ↑ Price, David. (1985). Magic: A Pictoral History of Conjurers in the Theater. Cornwall Books. pp. 331-333
- ↑ "Blackpool Magicians' Club History".
External links
- See more about Edward Victor at MagicPedia, the free online Magic encyclopedia.
- Edward Victor - Magic of the Hands bibliography
- Edward Victor - More Magic of the Hands bibliography
- Edward Victor - Further Magic of the Hands bibliography
- UCSB Special Collections British manuals and guides to magic tricks, conjuring, illusions, and prestidigitation
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