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'''Bev Taylor''' was the founder of [[Townhouse Magic]] (1945), and the principle designer and builder of the magic apparatus and effects produced by that company.  
'''Bev Taylor''' was the founder of [[Townhouse Magic]] (1945), and the principle designer and builder of the magic apparatus and effects produced by that company. He sold the compancy, only to take it back after the new owners failed. Many hallmarked items from townehouse magic are very collectable today.


Taylor published the first book written by [[Karrell Fox]], Kornfidentially Yours, in 1954.
Taylor published the first book written by [[Karrell Fox]], Kornfidentially Yours, in 1954.

Revision as of 21:52, 27 December 2010

Bev Taylor
BornBeverly Wilford Taylor
1924
DiedApril 15, 2005
Chesterfield,, Missouri

Bev Taylor was the founder of Townhouse Magic (1945), and the principle designer and builder of the magic apparatus and effects produced by that company. He sold the compancy, only to take it back after the new owners failed. Many hallmarked items from townehouse magic are very collectable today.

Taylor published the first book written by Karrell Fox, Kornfidentially Yours, in 1954.

Taylor served as president of I.B.M. Ring One and as I.B.M. Territorial Vice-President, and was also a member of the S.A.M. In the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. Taylor received the Order of Merlin — Excalibur Award for 60 year continuous membership to the IBM.[1]

References

  1. Beverly ‘Bev’ Wilford Taylor by Bruce Hetzler, Linking Ring, June, 2005