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'''Dr D.S. Hector''' (fl. 1890s) was a a chemistry teacher and amateur magician in | '''Dr D.S. Hector''' (fl. 1890s) was a a chemistry teacher and amateur magician in Malmö, Sweden. | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
His son Nils | His son Nils went on to perform as the professional magician [[Hector El Neco]]. | ||
He translated several English magic books to his native language. | He translated several English magic books to his native language. | ||
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== Books == | == Books == | ||
* "Experimentbok" | * "Experimentbok" | ||
* [[Albert A. Hopkins]]' "Magic, Stage Illusions, Etc." as Magiens | * [[Albert A. Hopkins]]' "Magic, Stage Illusions, Etc." as Magiens Värld (1899) | ||
* Hoffmann's [[Modern Magic]] as Trollkonsternas Bok (1918) | * Hoffmann's [[Modern Magic]] as Trollkonsternas Bok (1918) | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:02, 3 May 2015
| Dr D.S. Hector | |
| Born | David Stefan Hector |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Flourished | 1890-1900 |
Dr D.S. Hector (fl. 1890s) was a a chemistry teacher and amateur magician in Malmö, Sweden.
Biography
His son Nils went on to perform as the professional magician Hector El Neco.
He translated several English magic books to his native language.
Books
- "Experimentbok"
- Albert A. Hopkins' "Magic, Stage Illusions, Etc." as Magiens Värld (1899)
- Hoffmann's Modern Magic as Trollkonsternas Bok (1918)
References