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Revision as of 23:38, 17 February 2012
Al Koran (1914-1972) was a British mentalist (born Edward Doe), who was also an author and the magic inventor of the effect known as Ring Flite (1968). He also invented a special deck of cards known as the Koran deck.
Al Koran | |
Born | Edward Doe 1914 UK |
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Died | June 12, 1972 |
Categories | Books by Al Koran |
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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)
- Bring Out the Magic in Your Mind (1964) ("ghosted")
- Al Koran's Professional Presentations (1967)
- The Magic of the Mind in Action (1976)
Further Reading
- Al Koran's Legacy (1973) by Hugh Miller.
- The Magic of Al Koran (1984) by Martin Breese.
References
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