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Percy Abbott

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Percy Abbott
BornMay 3, 1886
Australia
DiedAugust 26, 1960 (age 74)
Colon, Michigan
NationalityAustralian
Known forAbbott Magic & Novelty Co. and TOPS Magazine
CategoriesBooks by Percy Abbott
Percy Abbott born in Australia and later becoming a U.S. citizen, was the co-founded the Blackstone Magic Company in Colon, Michigan with Harry Blackstone Sr. from 1929 to 1931.

Abbott then founded the Abbott Magic & Novelty Co. with partner Recil Bordner in 1933 and held the yearly Abbott's Get-Together in Colon, Michigan. Abbott also published the TOPS Magazine.

Abbott died of heart ailment in Colon, Michigan.

Awards and Honors

Percy Abbott and Recil Bordner
performing the Super X Levitation
in front of the Abbott's Magic Shop.

  • Cover of The Linking Ring, May 1959
  • Cover of The Linking Ring, October 1959

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