(Minnesota, USA: 1899 - 27th April 1954) Joined circus in teens (1915) when his job was "cranking the apparatus for a floating lady illusion". Demonstrator in Berg's "Princess Magic Shop" in Chicago 1925-26, except the summers when he traveled with a carnival, operating the weight-guessing concession. Then since 1926 a full-time pro dealer in Chicago (Ireland Magic Shop). In 1940 married Frances Ireland, who continued the business after his death from cirrhosis of the liver.
Invented the Ireland Thimble Holder, Cage of Ophira, Multiplying Golf Balls (by 1931), the red-black shuffle (by 1935), and Jo-Ann Duck (by 1937).
Wrote Ireland Writes a Book [1931, 35pp], Exclusive Magic From Our Notebook [1933, 22pp, with King], etc. Edited Ireland Yearbook 1934-54.
Coauthors: Paul Studham, Jasper Ward, Edward Marlo
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Ireland's Year Book 1936Laurie Ireland![]()
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Ireland's Year Book 1935Laurie Ireland![]() In the past few years I have written several books on general magic, all of which have been very favorably received by the magical group. For the first time I have now written a book on two specialized types of magic. Having practiced card tricks since infancy, and having a personal liking for good coin tricks, I am setting forth herein some of the fruits of my studies on these two subjects.
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Ireland's Year Book 1943Laurie Ireland![]()
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Ireland's Year Book 1934Laurie Ireland![]() One of the greatest delights of a magician-mechanic is the invention of a new trick, or a new gimmick, or a new move. On the ensuing pages are the results of hours and hours of experimental work. Everything herein described has been actually built and proved to be practical.
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Bull's-Eye Coin TricksLaurie Ireland & Edward Marlo![]()
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Black Art: a DIY versionLaurie Ireland & Paul Studham & Jasper Ward![]() | 2015 / 3 / 8 | $7.95 to wish list PDF & EPUB | ||
Ireland's Original Cup and Ball RoutinesLaurie Ireland![]() Illustrated with dozens and dozens of clear line drawings and written so you can follow the routines with clarity and simplicity. One of the big features is the Double Load used by so many professionals. You will enjoy learning to use your cups and balls with the aide of this great ebook. Part first released in 1937. 1st edition 1961; 1st digital edition 2013, 74 pages. | 2013 / 2 / 24 | $7.95 to wish list PDF & EPUB | ||
Lessons in DishonestyLaurie Ireland![]() 1st edition 1938, revised in 1963, 24 pages; 1st digital edition 2012, 25 pages. | 2012 / 10 / 28 | $7.95 to wish list |
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