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Sumner was very active in magic societies. He was a member of the of Magicians' Club of Toronto, The order of the Genii (an association of Canadian Magicians), a Past President of the Hat & Rabbit club, the [[S.A.M.]] Assembly 1 and the [[Magicians Guild]] (both in New York City).<ref>Who's Who in Magic, [[Sphinx]], February, 1932</ref> He held a continuous membership of the [[I.B.M.]] (No. 464) starting in 1942, a member of the Order of Merlin and Ring 17 (Toronto). .<ref>Broken Wand, Linking Ring, August 1987</ref> | Sumner was very active in magic societies. He was a member of the of Magicians' Club of Toronto, The order of the Genii (an association of Canadian Magicians), a Past President of the Hat & Rabbit club, the [[S.A.M.]] Assembly 1 and the [[Magicians Guild]] (both in New York City).<ref>Who's Who in Magic, [[Sphinx]], February, 1932</ref> He held a continuous membership of the [[I.B.M.]] (No. 464) starting in 1942, a member of the Order of Merlin and Ring 17 (Toronto). .<ref>Broken Wand, Linking Ring, August 1987</ref> | ||
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Sumner contributed to the [[Linking Ring]] Parade featuring members of Ring 17 published in September, 1983, which included his story deck routine, "The Fleeting Queen". | Sumner contributed to the [[Linking Ring]] Parade featuring members of Ring 17 published in September, 1983, which included his story deck routine, "The Fleeting Queen". | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:16, 9 February 2014
Murray A. Sumner | |
Born | July 27, 1902 Toronto, Canada |
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Died | March 5, 1987 (age 84) |
Nationality | Canadian |
Murray A. Sumner (1902-1987) was a part-time professional magician in Canada, performing as "Sumner, The Magician".
Biography
Sumner was very active in magic societies. He was a member of the of Magicians' Club of Toronto, The order of the Genii (an association of Canadian Magicians), a Past President of the Hat & Rabbit club, the S.A.M. Assembly 1 and the Magicians Guild (both in New York City).[1] He held a continuous membership of the I.B.M. (No. 464) starting in 1942, a member of the Order of Merlin and Ring 17 (Toronto). .[2]
He attended the 1927 I.B.M. convention with his friend Sid Lorraine[3][4]
Sumner contributed to the Linking Ring Parade featuring members of Ring 17 published in September, 1983, which included his story deck routine, "The Fleeting Queen".
References
- ↑ Who's Who in Magic, Sphinx, February, 1932
- ↑ Broken Wand, Linking Ring, August 1987
- ↑ Sid Lorraine's Chatter, May, 1987
- ↑ Cover, Linking Ring, November 1926