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'''Chris Van Bern''' (1871-1950), born Thomas Byrne in Liverpool of Irish parents was billed as "The Act that cannot be described" consisting of magic, music, quick changes and his Wine and Water trick. | |||
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His wife, Cora Lister (known as Iva Voyce) was his assistant. Many of his original effects were published by [[Will Goldston]] in his [[Locked Books]] series. | |||
Van Bern was a Gold Medalist and Life Member of the Inner [[Magic Circle]]. He was President or Vice-President of fourteen other magical societies. | |||
Van Bern was a Gold Medalist and Life Member of the Inner Magic Circle. He was President or Vice-President of fourteen other magical societies. | |||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
* [[Whirlwind of Wizardry]] (with [[De Vega]]) (1919) | * [[Whirlwind of Wizardry]] (with [[De Vega]]) (1919) | ||
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Revision as of 18:20, 24 March 2012
Chris Van Bern (1871-1950), born Thomas Byrne in Liverpool of Irish parents was billed as "The Act that cannot be described" consisting of magic, music, quick changes and his Wine and Water trick.
| Chris Van Bern | |
| Born | Thomas Byrne 1871 Liverpool |
|---|---|
| Died | February 07, 1950 |
| Categories | Books by Chris Van Bern |
His wife, Cora Lister (known as Iva Voyce) was his assistant. Many of his original effects were published by Will Goldston in his Locked Books series.
Van Bern was a Gold Medalist and Life Member of the Inner Magic Circle. He was President or Vice-President of fourteen other magical societies.
Books
- Whirlwind of Wizardry (with De Vega) (1919)