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Pat Page (magician)

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This article is about the magician. For the basketball player and sportsman, see Harlan Page. For the actor and playwright, see Patrick Page.

Pat Page
Page (right) working on TV series The Secret Cabaret
Born
Patrick Page

(1929-03-17)17 March 1929
Dundee, Scotland
Died11 February 2010(2010-02-11) (aged 80)
OccupationMagic Entertainer
ParentPatrick Page & Jane Stevenson (Page)

Patrick "Pat" Page (17 March 1929 – 11 February 2010) was a stage magician born in Dundee, Scotland. He became a professional magician at the age of 26 and worked at Davenport's magic shop for fifteen years.[1] In 1950, he married Margaret Manzie, who died in 2003. Pat was the youngest of six siblings. He left behind his daughter Janette, son Jeremy and Grandson Robert.

He appeared on The Paul Daniels Magic Show and was an uncredited consultant to the film Casino Royale.[2] He worked as an advisor to Derren Brown and contributed to the children's magic show Wizbit.[3] He appeared in, or advised films and television shows: the 2007 film Magicians,[4] Agatha Christie Poirot:The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim (1990),[5] Heroes of Magic (2000), Tales of the Unexpected: Season 5, Episode 5 Stranger in Town (23 May 1982),[6] Derren Brown Presents the 3D Magic Spectacular (2009).[4]

On his death Jack Delvin, president of The Magic Circle described him as the "magician's magician".[2] Magician Wayne Dobson described him as a "great friend, mentor and magical adviser".[7] Other magicians affirm Page's skills and legacy.[8][9][10][11]

Page is known for his work on numerous magic tricks, including the Topit, Easy Money, The Miser's Dream and The Kitson Miracle.

Page also did "master classes" at a local venue in Holborn London (it was recently found out from several Magic circle members)

In addition to inventing magic tricks, he published books and DVDS and advised professional magicians. Many of his routines are used by professional magicians including Doug Henning, Fred Kaps and Rafael Benatar.[12] He wrote various books, including The Big Book of Magic and published articles in the magician's magazine Pabular.[13]

Topit

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The Topit was popularised by Page.[14] It is a utility item (a type of hidden pouch) that is used by a magician to conceal items or make them appear to vanish.[15]

Easy money

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This trick was invented by Page. The effect is that blank pieces of paper are shown, the blank paper then appears to turn into paper money. This is a type of Bill Switch[16] published as a DVD[17][18] and in the book Magic Page by Page. Easy Money has been re-released by Greg Wilson,[19] in the DVD Wilson attributes his method to Page.

Publications

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  • Topit (1966)[15]
  • Bell's Magic Book (1973) ISBN 051712632X[20]
  • The Big Book of Magic (1976) ISBN 0722166648
  • Magic by Gosh: The Life and Times of Albert Goshman (1985) ISBN 0961549203[21]
  • The Pull Book (1987)
  • Card Games and Tricks ISBN 0356063445
  • The Joker's Handbook ISBN 0356063399
  • Magic ISBN 0843137312
  • Magic Funstation ISBN 1872700233
  • Tricks with Cards ISBN 0723405751
  • Tricks with Coins ISBN 0723405743
  • Tricks with Handkerchiefs ISBN 0723405778
  • Tricks with Paper ISBN 072340576X[22]
  • The Pageboy Speaks Again
  • Miser's Dream Book[23]
  • The page boy speaks[24]
  • Patrick Page lecture notes (blue)[25]
  • Patrick Page's book of visual comedy[26]
  • How to entertain children with a glove puppet[27]
  • Magic Page By Page[28]

DVDS

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  • Secret Seminar of Magic with Patrick Page Vol 1[29]
  • Secret Seminar of Magic with Patrick Page Vol 2[30]
  • Secret Seminar of Magic with Patrick Page Vol 3[31]
  • Secret Seminar of Magic with Patrick Page Vol 4[32]
  • Secret Seminar of Magic with Patrick Page Vol 5[33]
  • Secret Seminar of Magic with Patrick Page Vol 6[34]
  • Secret Seminars of Magic with Patrick Page : Rope Magic / Magic with Paper Volume 4

References

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  1. ^ "Patrick Page - MagicPedia". Geniimagazine.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  2. ^ a b Published on Monday 1 (15 February 2010). "Final Page turns as Pat Page - the 'magician's magician' - completes his last trick - News". Scotsman.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Patrick Page lives on « Derren Brown Blog". Derrenbrown.co.uk. 12 February 2010. Archived from the original on 27 February 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Patrick Page (II) (1929–2010)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  5. ^ "Agatha Christie: Poirot (TV Series) : The Disappearance of Mr. Davenheim (1990) : Full Cast & Crew". IMDb.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  6. ^ "Tales of the Unexpected: Season 5, Episode 5 : Stranger in Town (23 May 1982)". IMDb.com. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  7. ^ "Profile : Wayne Dobson". Waynedobson.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 September 2008. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  8. ^ "pat page". magicderris.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  9. ^ "Magic News, Magic Videos and Podcasts » Blog Archive » Pat Page Has Passed Away". Itricks.com. 12 February 2010. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  10. ^ "Some Happy Memories from my childhood about Pat Page. « Meetings With Remarkable Magicians". Remarkablemagic.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  11. ^ "Review Lecture Pat Page 2003". Magicweek.co.uk. Archived from the original on 17 November 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  12. ^ "Magic Times Spotlight News - 2/22/2010 - Patrick Page (1929-2010)". Magictimes.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  13. ^ "Digital Pabular". Martinbreese.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  14. ^ margaret steele. "Topit". Fitchmagic.com. Archived from the original on 13 January 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  15. ^ a b "Davenports Exclusives". Davenportsmagic.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2012.[permanent dead link]
  16. ^ "Easy Money by Patrick Page.mpg". YouTube. 28 February 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  17. ^ "Patrick Page Magic run by Patrick Page's family to make available to you Patrick's work | Magician Pat Page - Easy Money (Powered by CubeCart)". Patrickpagemagic.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
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  19. ^ "Hundy 500 Greg Wilson, DVD". Alakazam.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  20. ^ Bells Magic Book - Outlet, Rh Value Publishing - Google Books. 12 December 1988. ISBN 9780517126325. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  21. ^ Magic by Gosh: The Life and Times of Albert Goshman: Amazon.co.uk: Albert Goshman, Patrick Page, Kathy Diamond, P. Butler: Books. 2 January 2011. ASIN 0961549203.
  22. ^ "Patrick Page: books by Patrick Page @". Bookfinder.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  23. ^ "Patrick Page Magic run by Patrick Page's family to make available to you Patrick's work | Magician Pat Page - Miser's Dream Book (Powered by CubeCart)". Patrickpagemagic.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  24. ^ "Patrick Page Magic run by Patrick Page's family to make available to you Patrick's work | Magician Pat Page - The Pageboy Speaks Again (Powered by CubeCart)". Patrickpagemagic.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  25. ^ "Patrick Page Magic run by Patrick Page's family to make available to you Patrick's work | Magician Pat Page - Patrick Page Lecture Notes (Blue Version) (Powered by CubeCart)". Patrickpagemagic.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  26. ^ "Patrick Page Magic run by Patrick Page's family to make available to you Patrick's work | Magician Pat Page - Patrick Page's Book of Visual Comedy (Powered by CubeCart)". Patrickpagemagic.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  27. ^ "Patrick Page Magic run by Patrick Page's family to make available to you Patrick's work | Magician Pat Page - How to entertain children with a glove puppet (Powered by CubeCart)". Patrickpagemagic.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  28. ^ "Patrick Page Magic run by Patrick Page's family to make available to you Patrick's work | Magician Pat Page - Magic Page by Page UK Delivery (Powered by CubeCart)". Patrickpagemagic.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  29. ^ "Secret Seminars of Magic with Pat Page - Volume 1 [ssppv1] - $12.50 : L&L Publishing, The best in magic dvds, books, props and magician's supplies". Llpub.com. 8 March 2005. Archived from the original on 16 October 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  30. ^ "Secret Seminars of Magic with Pat Page - Volume 2 [ssppv2] - $12.50 : L&L Publishing, The best in magic dvds, books, props and magician's supplies". Llpub.com. 8 March 2005. Archived from the original on 2 January 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  31. ^ "Secret Seminars of Magic with Pat Page - Volume 3 [ssppv3] - $12.50 : L&L Publishing, The best in magic dvds, books, props and magician's supplies". Llpub.com. 8 March 2005. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  32. ^ "Secret Seminars of Magic with Pat Page - Volume 4 [ssppv4] - $12.50 : L&L Publishing, The best in magic dvds, books, props and magician's supplies". Llpub.com. 8 March 2005. Archived from the original on 3 January 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  33. ^ "Secret Seminars of Magic with Pat Page - Volume 5 [ssppv5] - $12.50 : L&L Publishing, The best in magic dvds, books, props and magician's supplies". Llpub.com. 8 March 2005. Archived from the original on 2 January 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  34. ^ "Secret Seminars of Magic with Pat Page - Volume 6 [ssppv6] - $12.50 : L&L Publishing, The best in magic dvds, books, props and magician's supplies". Llpub.com. 8 March 2005. Archived from the original on 9 October 2015. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
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