Topper Martyn

Topper Martyn
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Born	Victor Martyn October 30, 1923
Died	May 24, 2004 (age 80)
Nationality	Swedish

Topper Martyn (b.1923-d.2004) was born Victor Martyn in England, who lived most of his life in Sweden. He had a popular comedy magic, juggling and ice skating act which he presented throughout Europe. He first billed himself as V.C. Martyn, the Eton Topper.

Biography

Martyn would often juggle odd objects while numerous balls, silverware and other items would drop out of his clothes, filling the stage. Martyn was also a big collector of magic and antiques.

Awards

• First Prize for Comedy at FISM
• Visiting Magician of the Year at the Academy of Magical Arts.

Books

• Topper’s Lecture Notes (1972)
• Topper's Mad Mad Magic edited by Gene Anderson (1974)

References

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