John Alborough
This was the stage name of J. A. Thompson. He was the recipient of the Zina Bennett Cup in 1966.
This was the stage name of J. A. Thompson. He was the recipient of the Zina Bennett Cup in 1966.
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Mainly Manipulative Magic (used)John AlboroughHardcover book with dustjacket. Some corner bumping, otherwise in like-new condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $15 to wish list | ||
Mainly Manipulative MagicJohn AlboroughFrom the introduction by Lewis Ganson: Seeing the late Edward Victor on stage at the now defunct Metropolitan Theatre in Edgware Road, London, when John was a small boy, started his interest in magic. Later he became enamoured with the manipulative magic of Geoffrey Buckingham, so it is not surprising that Victor's expert thimble magic and Buckingham’s excellent manipulation of billiard balls, should have had a marked influence on the type of magic John performs. Having met and enjoyed the confidence of these two magicians and studied their books, he built his own act. Certainly the Victor / Buckingham influence is there but John... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish list |