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Cyril Yettmah

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Cyril Yettmah (c.1880-c1942), born in Hyde near Manchester, England, was a professional magician that once toured for many years with the Thurston and inventor.

Cyril Yettmah
Borncirca 1880
Hyde, England
Diedcirca 1942 (age 61)

Known to friends as "Yetty", he was once billed as the "Unusual Wizard Monger".

In 1931, his store and workshop in London was completely burnt down, along with his act that he just developed for a tour the United States.

The Lost Notebooks of John Northern Hilliard, there is section devoted to his magic.

In the World's Fair, February 10, 1940, it was reported that the news of his demise was premature. Later, the Linking Ring reported his death in the April 1942 issue, but there were no details.

Seem to be the creator of the illusion "The Lady from the Light"[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. Cover Sphinx, April 1929
  2. World's Fair, Saturday, February 28th, 1931
  3. World's Fair, February 10, 1940
  4. Broken Wand, Linking Ring, April 1942.