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| − | [[Al Koran]] (1914-1972) was a British mentalist ( | + | [[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]]. |
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | In January, 1969, he emigrated to the United States. First to Cleveland, Ohio and then later settling in Chicago. | ||
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==Publications== | ==Publications== | ||
* Mastered Amazement: Mainly for the manipulator (1947) | * Mastered Amazement: Mainly for the manipulator (1947) | ||
* Al Koran's Professional Presentations (1967) | * Al Koran's Professional Presentations (1967) | ||
* The Magic of the Mind in Action (1976) | * The Magic of the Mind in Action (1976) | ||
| − | * Bring Out the Magic in Your Mind (1988) | + | * Bring Out the Magic in Your Mind (1988) ("ghosted") |
==Further Reading== | ==Further Reading== | ||
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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.
