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'''Jerry Andrus''' (January 28, 1918 - August 26, 2007) was | '''Jerry Andrus''' (January 28, 1918 - August 26, 2007) was well known for his remarkable optical illusions, many created in his shop and home that he called the "Castle of Chaos". | ||
== Biography == | |||
was born in Sheridan, Wyoming, but grew up in Albany, Oregon. {{Youtube Thumb|JTV3_VU2C68|250|'''James ("The Amazing") Randi speaking<br /> shortly after Jerry Andrus' Death'''}} | |||
In [[1954]] he invented his most famous illusion, the [[Linking Pins]]. | In [[1954]] he invented his most famous illusion, the [[Linking Pins]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:54, 16 September 2013
| Jerry Andrus | |
 Cover of Genii (1989) | |
| Born | Jerry Andrus January 28, 1918 Sheridan, Wyoming |
|---|---|
| Died | August 26, 2007 (age 89) |
| Resting place | Jefferson Cemetery, Plot 148N, Cemetery Hill Road, Jefferson, Oregon |
| Nationality | American |
| Categories | Books by Jerry Andrus |
Jerry Andrus (January 28, 1918 - August 26, 2007) was well known for his remarkable optical illusions, many created in his shop and home that he called the "Castle of Chaos".
Biography
was born in Sheridan, Wyoming, but grew up in Albany, Oregon.
James ("The Amazing") Randi speaking
shortly after Jerry Andrus' Death
In 1954 he invented his most famous illusion, the Linking Pins.
An interesting aspect of many of his magic presentations was that Jerry would not say anything that was not true, deceiving the audience by visual means alone.[1][2][3]
Books
- Safety Pin-Trix (1955)
- Andrus Deals You In (1956)
- Steals and Palms (1961)
- Kurious Kards (1973)
- More Sleightly Slanted (1974)
- Wink Magic (1994, Japan)
- Andrus Card Control, 1 & 2 (2000)
References
- ↑ Cover MUM Sept. 1958
- ↑ Cover Genii 1989 October
- ↑ Obit Genii 2007 October