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He contributed a magic column to the Practical Mechanics magazine and wrote the Professor Branestawn books, | He contributed a magic column to the Practical Mechanics magazine and wrote the Professor Branestawn books, | ||
which became famous on BBC "Children's Hour."<ref>Linking Ring, May 1995</ref> | which became famous on BBC "Children's Hour."<ref>Linking Ring, May 1995</ref> | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
* [[Simplified Conjuring for All]] ([[C. Arthur Pearson Ltd.]], 1923) | |||
* [[New And Easy Magic]] (1925) | |||
* Hey Presto (1931) | * Hey Presto (1931) | ||
* New Conjuring without Skill (1935) | * New Conjuring without Skill (1935) | ||
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* The Puffin Book of Magic (1968) | * The Puffin Book of Magic (1968) | ||
* Magic Tricks (Penguin Books, 1968). Formerly The Puffin Book of Magic. | * Magic Tricks (Penguin Books, 1968). Formerly The Puffin Book of Magic. | ||
== See Also == | |||
[[Yellow Perils]] | |||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:06, 9 September 2022
| Norman Hunter | |
| Born | circa 1900 |
|---|---|
| Died | February 23, 1995 (age 94) |
| Categories | Books by Norman Hunter |
Norman Hunter (c.1900-1995) was the last surviving magician from Maskelyne's shows, appearing in shows at both St. George's Hall in 1932 and the Little Theatre in 1934.
Biography
He was a member of both The Magicians' Club and The Magic Circle.
He contributed a magic column to the Practical Mechanics magazine and wrote the Professor Branestawn books, which became famous on BBC "Children's Hour."[1]
Books
- Simplified Conjuring for All (C. Arthur Pearson Ltd., 1923)
- New And Easy Magic (1925)
- Hey Presto (1931)
- New Conjuring without Skill (1935)
- Successful Conjuring for Amateurs (1951)
- The Puffin Book of Magic (1968)
- Magic Tricks (Penguin Books, 1968). Formerly The Puffin Book of Magic.
See Also
References
- ↑ Linking Ring, May 1995