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He originated hundreds of ideas that were published in books and  magazines. He writings appeared in Chinese, Indian, Australian and American publications. His British publishers included [[Edward Bagshawe]], [[Will Goldston]] and [[George Armstrong]].
 
He originated hundreds of ideas that were published in books and  magazines. He writings appeared in Chinese, Indian, Australian and American publications. His British publishers included [[Edward Bagshawe]], [[Will Goldston]] and [[George Armstrong]].
  
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His first book was dedicated to Ned Williams (who went on to become [[Robert Harbin]]) with whom a friendship began when Williams first arrived in England from South Africa. Among his other friends were [[Maurice Fogel]] and [[Rameses]].
 
His first book was dedicated to Ned Williams (who went on to become [[Robert Harbin]]) with whom a friendship began when Williams first arrived in England from South Africa. Among his other friends were [[Maurice Fogel]] and [[Rameses]].
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He also published [[Verrall's Mystery Monthly]] to promote his books.
  
 
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==Books==

Revision as of 12:18, 3 June 2011

Verrall Wass (July 13, 1909 - ) born in England, was a prolific author and inventor.

Verrall Wass
BornJuly 13, 1909
England

He originated hundreds of ideas that were published in books and magazines. He writings appeared in Chinese, Indian, Australian and American publications. His British publishers included Edward Bagshawe, Will Goldston and George Armstrong.

Some of Verrall’s very early performances were given in Chinese costume as a silent act.

His first book was dedicated to Ned Williams (who went on to become Robert Harbin) with whom a friendship began when Williams first arrived in England from South Africa. Among his other friends were Maurice Fogel and Rameses.

He also published Verrall's Mystery Monthly to promote his books.

Books

  • Essence (1931)
  • Astound Your Audience, Vol. 1 (1936)
  • Astound Your Audience, Vol. 2 (1936)
  • Visible Magic (1944)
  • Magically Yours (1953)

References

  • Verrall Wass, Wizard, Vol. 7, No. 79 (Aug, 1954)