(Fairport, New York: 13th September 1914 - 24th December 1972)
Changed his first name to Lin in late 1950s. Learned magic in 1929. Pro writer of Western novels. Semi-pro magician. Invented the Stung card effect by 1931, Aces Up in 1950, Cannibal Cards in late 1950s, and Auto Break. Scriptwriter in early 1960s for Mark Wilson's "Magic Land of AllaKazam" TV series. Killed during holdup of his magic shop in Pasadena.
Wrote The Card Expert (1938, 48pp; repr 1962, 54pp), Lucky Aces (1950, 12pp), The Ultimate Aces (1958), and Slow Motion Poker Deals (1959, 8pp). Tricks in Jinx, Ibidem, and Pallbearers.
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Aces UpLynn J. Searles![]() An exceptionally clever version of the 4-Ace Trick - no trick aces - use a borrowed deck. In effect the 4 aces are dealt singly on to the table, face down. Twelve indifferent cards are then shown and dealt on to them, making four packets, one of which is chosen by a spectator. No force of any kind, believe it or not, he takes any of the four packets. The remaining three are turned over to show all indifferent cards. The four Aces are in the packet chosen. It's the most convincing of all Four Ace Tricks, and we know it will fool the best of card men. A couple of easy-to-do moves and the special... | 2019 / 8 / 7 | $4.00 to wish list | ||
The Card ExpertLynn J. Searles![]()
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Lucky AcesLynn J. Searles![]() 1st edition 1950, 2nd edition 1974, 12 pages; digital edition 2012, 12 pages. | 2012 / 4 / 6 | $5.95 to wish list |
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