
Al Cohen
(Wilmington, Delaware: 11th January 1926 - Boca Raton, Florida: 13th December 2020)
Alfred Lee Cohen learned in college from his roommate, an amateur. Became partner in father's novelty shop in Washington, DC, in 1947, adding a line of magic tricks in 1950. Pro magic dealer (Al's Magic Shop) in Washington, DC, since 1950, with a high rating for businesslike honesty. Invented Dots Impossible (by 1974) and Dots Incredible (by 1974). Edits Washington Wizards since 1976 as house organ. Considered one of the finest demonstrators. Performs comedy magic as "Pernell Zorch". Articles in Linking Ring. Father of Stan Cohen, his partner.