Edward Victor

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

Edward Victor
Born	Edward Victor 1887 England
Died	17 April 1964
Nationality	British
Other names	Edward Victor
Occupation	Magician
Known for	Sleight of Hand, card magic

Edward Victor (1887 – 17 April 1964), born Edward Neuschwander, was a notable stage magician. 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.

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 theatres 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.

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

External links

• See more about Edward Victor at MagicPedia, the free online Magic encyclopedia.
• Edward Victor - Magic of the Hands bibliography
• Edward Victor - More Magic of the Hands bibliography
• Edward Victor - Further Magic of the Hands bibliography
• UCSB Special Collections British manuals and guides to magic tricks, conjuring, illusions, and prestidigitation