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'''Tom Stone''' (b. 1967) is the stage name of Thomas Bengtsson, a magician, editor and author.


He has a new column titled "LodeStones" in Genii, debuting in the February 2009 issue, which will run bi-monthly.
== Biography ==
Stone has a column titled "LodeStones" in [[Genii]], which debuted in the [[Genii 2000 February|February 2009 issue]] and appears bi-monthly.


Stone was born on October 28, 1967, and presently lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
He was born on October 28, 1967, and presently lives in Stockholm, Sweden.


He is best known for writing a series of articles and pamphlets about original magical techniques and plots. He co-wrote a book with magician [[Lennart Green]], contributed material to a book by [[Jason Alford]], and has self-published a series of pamphlets as well as several e-books. He is also editor and publisher of various Swedish magic journals such as "Trollkarlen", and "Dr. Faustus Journal" (1995-2004).
He is best known for writing a series of articles and pamphlets about original magical techniques and plots. He wrote a booklet for magician [[Lennart Green]] and has self-published a series of pamphlets as well as several e-books. He has also been editor and publisher of various Swedish magic journals such as well as being a contributor to journals in several different countries.


He has performed at the invitation-only Magic Castle, and in 2000, he was a "performer and speaker" at the FISM "World Championships of Magic" in Lisbon, Portugal.
He has performed at the invitation-only Magic Castle, and in 2000, he was a "performer and speaker" at the [[FISM]] "World Championships of Magic" in Lisbon, Portugal.


In 2003, he was a performer and competitor at the International Magic Convention & 20th Close Up competition in Kings Cross, London, where he won £500 and was awarded second place, just behind Japanese-Canadian magician Hayashi.
In 2003, he was a performer and competitor at the International Magic Convention & 20th Close Up competition in Kings Cross, London, where he won £500 and was awarded second place, just behind Japanese-Canadian magician Hayashi.
In 2016 he was awarded The Creative Fellowship by [[Academy_of_Magical_Arts#Creative_Fellowship|The Academy of Magical Arts]].


==Works==
==Works==
* [[The Warpsmith's Toolbox]], 1994 (self published)
* [[Books by Tom Stone|Listing of books by Tom Stone]]
* "Lennart Green's Snap Deal", 1995 (co-written with Lennart Green)
* Tricks (Editor 1986-1993)
* The "Warpsmith Returns", 1996 (self published)
* Dr. Faustus Journal (Editor and publisher 1995-2004)
* "Self publishing", e-book (self published)
* [[Trollkarlen]] (Editor 2000-2003)
* Enigma (Editor and publisher 2004-2005)
* [[Jason Alford]]'s [[Cyber Sessions]] (Contributor) (1999)
* [[Jason Alford]]'s [[Cyber Sessions]] (Contributor) (1999)
* Tom Stone Caught On Tape
* Tom Stone Caught On Tape (DVD, 2006)
* [[Vortex]] (2010)
* [[Maelstrom]] (2011)


==References==
{{References}}
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden Sweden]
* [[Genii]], the Conjurors' Magazine
* [[Genii]], the Conjurors' Magazine
**"Review of The Warpsmith's Toolbox", March 1994
**"Review of [[The Warpsmith's Toolbox]]", [[Genii 1994 March]]
**"Review of The Warpsmith Returns", August 1996
**"Review of [[The Warpsmith Returns]]", [[Genii 1996 August]]
**"Venetian Deck", August 2005, pp 30
**"Venetian Deck", August 2005, pp 30
* Cover [[Genii 2010 July]]
* Magic magazine, May 1996: "Review of The Warpsmith Returns"
* Magic magazine, May 1996: "Review of The Warpsmith Returns"
* Magic Times, December 2003 - Stone's upcoming appearance at 2003 International Magic Convention in London
* Magic Times, December 2003 - Stone's upcoming appearance at 2003 International Magic Convention in London
* [[Channel One]] magazine, Issue 3: "Work in Progress"
* [[Channel One]] magazine, Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2000 : "Work in Progress"
* "Stockholm Magic Bar" video clip, May 19, 2005. (Swedish language). Second half of brief (amateur) clip shows sleight of hand improvisations, by Tom Stone
* "Stockholm Magic Bar" video clip, May 19, 2005. (Swedish language). Second half of brief (amateur) clip shows sleight of hand improvisations, by Tom Stone
* "5 Greatest close-up magicians" video clip, January, 2005. (Japanese overdub). Clip shows original sleight of hand magic, by Tom Stone
* "5 Greatest close-up magicians" video clip, January, 2005. (Japanese overdub). Clip shows original sleight of hand magic, by Tom Stone
* (Swedish) Magiarkivet.se - lists many works related to magic industry, including Stone's titles
* (Swedish) Magiarkivet.se - lists many works related to magic industry, including Stone's titles
* Magicpatter.com English-language bibliography listing Stone's works
* Magicpatter.com English-language bibliography listing Stone's works
* (French) Arcane magazine, 2000 - About Stone's participation with FISM 2000
* [[Arcane (France)]] magazine, 2000 - About Stone's participation with FISM 2000
* Australia's Magic Monthly, July 2000, "FISM 2000." archived copy
* Australia's Magic Monthly, July 2000, "FISM 2000." archived copy
* (Japanese) World Magic Friends Convention, 1999
* (Japanese) World Magic Friends Convention, 1999


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Latest revision as of 13:04, 30 July 2019

Tom Stone
BornThomas Bengtsson
October 28 1967
Uddevalla, Sweden

NationalitySwedish
CategoriesBooks by Tom Stone

Tom Stone (b. 1967) is the stage name of Thomas Bengtsson, a magician, editor and author.

Biography

Stone has a column titled "LodeStones" in Genii, which debuted in the February 2009 issue and appears bi-monthly.

He was born on October 28, 1967, and presently lives in Stockholm, Sweden.

He is best known for writing a series of articles and pamphlets about original magical techniques and plots. He wrote a booklet for magician Lennart Green and has self-published a series of pamphlets as well as several e-books. He has also been editor and publisher of various Swedish magic journals such as well as being a contributor to journals in several different countries.

He has performed at the invitation-only Magic Castle, and in 2000, he was a "performer and speaker" at the FISM "World Championships of Magic" in Lisbon, Portugal.

In 2003, he was a performer and competitor at the International Magic Convention & 20th Close Up competition in Kings Cross, London, where he won £500 and was awarded second place, just behind Japanese-Canadian magician Hayashi.

In 2016 he was awarded The Creative Fellowship by The Academy of Magical Arts.

Works

References

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  • Sweden
  • Genii, the Conjurors' Magazine
  • Cover Genii 2010 July
  • Magic magazine, May 1996: "Review of The Warpsmith Returns"
  • Magic Times, December 2003 - Stone's upcoming appearance at 2003 International Magic Convention in London
  • Channel One magazine, Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2000 : "Work in Progress"
  • "Stockholm Magic Bar" video clip, May 19, 2005. (Swedish language). Second half of brief (amateur) clip shows sleight of hand improvisations, by Tom Stone
  • "5 Greatest close-up magicians" video clip, January, 2005. (Japanese overdub). Clip shows original sleight of hand magic, by Tom Stone
  • (Swedish) Magiarkivet.se - lists many works related to magic industry, including Stone's titles
  • Magicpatter.com English-language bibliography listing Stone's works
  • Arcane (France) magazine, 2000 - About Stone's participation with FISM 2000
  • Australia's Magic Monthly, July 2000, "FISM 2000." archived copy
  • (Japanese) World Magic Friends Convention, 1999



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