Peter Warlock (born Alec William Bell; 30 October 1904 – 17 December 1995) was a semi-professional magician and publisher of the British magic magazines "Pentagram" (1946–59) and the "New Pentagram" (1969–89).[1]
Peter Warlock | |
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| Born | Alec William Bell 30 October 1904 England |
| Died | 17 December 1995 (aged 91) |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation(s) | Magician, publisher |
| Known for | magic |
| Family | Elizabeth Warlock (daughter) |
Career
editIn 1960, he became the honorary president of the Paisley Magic Circle.[2] Peter Warlock was also asked to accept the Honorary Life Presidency of the Blackpool Magic Club after the death of the initial holder of that position, Edward Victor, which he did.[3] He was followed in that distinction by Ken Dodd O.B.E.
Inventions
edit- Self Contained Milk Pitcher
- Ringcord
- Out of the Loop
- Giant Size Triple Tubes
- Silk Filter
- Adhesive Glass
- Cream of the Jest
- Atomic Silk
- Ring and Rope Release
Published works
edit- The Best Tricks With Slates (1942)
- Plans for Deception (1942)
- Patterns for Psychics (1947)
- Peter Warlock's Book of Magic (1956)
- Warlock's Way (1966)
- The Magic of Pavel (1981)
- P.T. Selbit: Magical Innovator (with Eric Lewis; 1989)
- Buatier de Kolta: Genius of Illusion (1993)
Family life
editHe is the father of Elizabeth Warlock, who started performing as a stage magician at the age of 16 and who, in 2005, wrote the book One Hundred by Warlock about Peter Warlock's work.[4][5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Biographies Page WXYZ".
- ^ "History of SAMS". Scottish Association of Magical Societies. Retrieved 21 December 2018.
- ^ "Blackpool Magicians' club".
- ^ "One Hundred By Warlock, By Elizabeth Warlock". The Genii Corporation. Archived from the original on 27 May 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
- ^ MacEwen, G. (16 April 1983). "Tricks are their trade". The Globe and Mail. ProQuest 386581173.