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Malcolm David Picton Gilroy
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| Malcolm David Picton Gilroy | |
| Born | January 3, 1903 Singapore |
|---|---|
| Died | January 4, 1952 (age 49) Singapore |
Malcolm David Picton Gilroy(1903-1952) was founder and past-president of the Malayan Magic Circle and charter member of the I.B.M. Singapore Ring 115.
Biography
Gilroy was an expert card fanner, and all-round magician. He was highly regarded among the members of the Singapore Ring 115.
He was awarded a Gold Star of the Magicians Club (London) for the work he did in promoting magic in Malaya.[1]
He died as a result of being struck by lightning as he sought shelter under a hut in a rainstorm at a golf course, just a day before his 50th birthday. [2][3]
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