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* Al Koran's Legacy (1973) by Hugh Miller. | * Al Koran's Legacy (1973) by [[Hugh Miller]]. | ||
* The Magic of Al Koran (1984) by Martin Breese. | * The Magic of Al Koran (1984) by [[Martin Breese]]. | ||
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Al Koran (1914- June 12, 1972) was a British mentalist (born Edward Doe), who was also an author and the magic inventor of the effect known as Ring Flite. He also invented a special deck of cards known as the Koran deck.
in 1945, he became the youngest member ever to be awarded London Society of Magicians Gold Medal. It was after this that he selected the stage name "Al Koran" and make magic a full time job.
In January, 1969, he emigrated to the United States. First to Cleveland, Ohio and then later settling in Chicago.
Publications
- Mastered Amazement: Mainly for the manipulator (1947)
- Al Koran's Professional Presentations (1967)
- The Magic of the Mind in Action (1976)
- Bring Out the Magic in Your Mind (1988) ("ghosted")
Further Reading
- Al Koran's Legacy (1973) by Hugh Miller.
- The Magic of Al Koran (1984) by Martin Breese.