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R.N. Menge
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R. Norman Menge (1908 — February 10, 1958) magic shop owner and performed magic as "Norman the Wizard" and "Menge the Magic Maker".
| R.N. Menge | |
| Born | 1908 |
|---|---|
| Died | February 10, 1958 |
In the 1940s, Menge was owner of the Wizard's Workshop in Hot Springs, Arkansas. In addition to his mail order business, he organized "Norman's Wizard's Club" and sent out a newsletter called Norman's News.
Menge later moved to Columbus, Ohio, to join U. F. Grant producing items under the name "G & M".
Menge eventually went his own way in 1945 and opened another magic workshop in Columbus.
Products
- Climax Egg Bag (possibly assisted by U. F. Grant) which when turned inside out looks like a chicken.
Books
- The Wizard's Wonder Book (1943)
- Tricky Thumbler Tricks (1947)
References
- Mentioned in Linking Ring March, 1958
- Magicol No. 52 (August 1979)