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'''Edward Massey''' was an author, inventor, amateur magician and magic dealer. | '''Edward Massey''' (1889-1964) was an author, inventor, amateur magician and magic dealer. | ||
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He worked with various firms in Philadelphia in an advertising capacity and was a member of the [[S.A.M.]], [[I.B.M.]] and the [[M.D.A.]] He contributed articles to [[The Sphinx]] using his own drawings for illustrations.<ref>Cover, Sphinx February 1924</ref> | He worked with various firms in Philadelphia in an advertising capacity and was a member of the [[S.A.M.]], [[I.B.M.]] and the [[M.D.A.]] He contributed articles to [[The Sphinx]] using his own drawings for illustrations.<ref>Cover, Sphinx February 1924</ref> | ||
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* [[New and Original Magic]] (1922) | * [[New and Original Magic]] (1922) | ||
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Revision as of 07:30, 21 January 2014
| Edward Massey | |
| Born | Edward M. Massey February 9, 1889 |
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| Died | November 15, 1964 (age 75) Wynnewood, Pennsylvania |
| Categories | Books by Edward Massey |
Edward Massey (1889-1964) was an author, inventor, amateur magician and magic dealer.
Biography
He worked with various firms in Philadelphia in an advertising capacity and was a member of the S.A.M., I.B.M. and the M.D.A. He contributed articles to The Sphinx using his own drawings for illustrations.[1]
Massey created numerous magic effects including Squeezaway Block, Silk Cabby, Finger Guillotine, Rod Thru Body and Chinese Flame Clock, Indestructible Ribbon, Ribbon Fantastique, Corker, Baffler, Cabinet of Deodar, Card Dagger, Card in Glass, Century Silk Frame, Divination Slate of Fate, Chest of Wang, Wrist Chopper, Glass Penetration, and AmazRing.[2]
Book
- New and Original Magic (1922)
References
- ↑ Cover, Sphinx February 1924
- ↑ Obit, Genii 1964 November