Background
He was born in the city of Liverpool and became interested in the subject at the age of eleven.
(Originally published in early 1900s. A fascinating book f...)
Originally published in early 1900s. A fascinating book filled with astounding but simple tricks and puzzles guaranteed to puzzle and amuse. Each of these is accompanied by advice on patter. The contents are well illustrated with instructive diagrams and will appeal to any budding magician or party organisers. Many of the earliest books on magic or entertainment, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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He was born in the city of Liverpool and became interested in the subject at the age of eleven.
As well as being a performer he was involved in the merchandising of "magic tricks" and was employed by the Gamages department store in central London, 1905-1914. During this time he edited the Magician Annual (1907–1912) and, in 1912, Will Goldston"s Exclusive Magical Secrets in an edition of one thousand that was republished in 1977. Later in his life he was noted as the person who cracked the "Zancig Code" used by the Danish illusionists of that name and was employed to "prove" the authenticity of mediums and similar people.
(Originally published in early 1900s. A fascinating book f...)