Edward Victor

Edward Victor (1887 – 17 April 1964), born Edward Neuschwander, was a notable stage magician.[1] He was an early member of the Magic Circle and was promoted to the Inner Magic Circle, and for over thirty years was president of the Merlin Magical Society.

Not to be confused with the London based American literary agent Ed Victor (1939 – 2017).

Edward Victor
Born
Edward Victor

1887
England
Died17 April 1964
NationalityBritish
Other namesEdward Victor
OccupationMagician
Known forSleight of Hand, card magic

Early in his career he also took up Shadowgraphy.

History

In 1911, a trial week at St. George's Hall was extended to many months, setting the standard for his professional career. He played top variety theaters in Europe and South Africa and was often seen on television (including a "What's My Line?" appearance which he was quickly recognized). Victor was the Blackpool Magicians' club's first Honorary Life President.[2]

Published works
  • Magic of the Hand (1937)
  • More Magic of the Hands (1938)
  • Further Magic of the Hands (1946)
  • Classic Card Tricks (2004) Dover Publications
gollark: Firstly, you can just pick up drones with screnches. Secondly, they can't actually fire weapons or anything as far as I know (maybe they could drop radioactive material, that would be !!FUN!!). Thirdly, I doubt the drones are very secure.
gollark: Anyway, don't worry much about killer drones, they make poor weapons.
gollark: I wonder if you could automatically try and trilaterate/triangulate radiation sources using a network of Geiger counters.
gollark: If you put your reactors in a box with closed doors, drones are physically incapable of entering.
gollark: Just use doors.

References
  1. Price, David. (1985). Magic: A Pictoral History of Conjurers in the Theater. Cornwall Books. pp. 331–333
  2. "Blackpool Magicians' Club History".


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