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Ed Mishell

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Ed Mishell

Cover of Genii 1981 June
BornEdward Everett Mishell
September 9, 1896
New York City
DiedJuly 11, 1983 (age 86)
Resting placeIsrael Memorial Park, Woodbridge, Middlesex County, New Jersey Map
CategoriesBooks by Ed Mishell

Edward E. Mishell (1896-1983) was a lawyer, writer, and illustrator.

Biography

Mishell wrote "Tricks of the Trade", the regular review column in Genii, for many years. He illustrated Louis Tannen's catalogs, as well as effects by Richard Himber. He also drew the new cover for Tannen's reprint of "Practical Hypnotism" by Ed Wolff, which had previously been published by Max Holden. He was the National President of the Society of American Magicians from 1972 to 1973.

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