(21st October 1914 - 22nd May 2010)
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Inspired by and learned at age ~10 from father's papers-on-knife trick and later from local Tulsa magic buffs, including Roy "Wabash" Hughes, Logan Waite and Roger Montandon. Took Tarbell Course. Amateur close-up magician, specialized in cards. Lived in Chicago for 20 years, taking a BA in philosophy and meeting the magic inner circle of Dorny, Marlo, Platt, etc. In 1947 moved to New York, associating with the inner circle of Vernon, Daley, Curry, etc. 1975 AMA Literary Fellowship. Moved to Hendersonville, North Carolina c1980. Professional writer, particularly in science and puzzle fields. Wrote the "Mathematical Games" column for Scientific American 1957-1982, and the impromptu magic column in Hugard's Magic Monthly. A man of many talents, he also edited The Annotated Alice (1960). Has used the pen name "George Groth" occasionally since c1936, but only on non-magical works. He played a central part in the unsuccessful early search for S.W. Erdnase.
Coauthors: James Randi, Barton Whaley, Jeff Busby
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The Man Who Was ErdnaseBarton Whaley & Martin Gardner & Jeff Busby![]() A detailed analysis of Erdnase's likely sources and inspirations, as well as other information about the book, its reprints, and other pertinent information will help every Erdnase researcher.... | 2020 / 12 / 29 | $45.00 to wish list | ||
12 Tricks with a Borrowed DeckMartin Gardner![]() Here's what's included:
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Cut The CardsMartin Gardner![]() Here's what's included: A Close Fit - Some of you will win bar bets with this impossible-appearing optical illusion. The Unconfused Joker - The Joker helps locate the spectator's card, though the audience thinks its impossible. Double Vanish and Recovery - A beautiful effect by Ed Marlo where... | 2016 / 12 / 15 | $4.00 to wish list | ||
Over the Coffee CupsMartin Gardner![]() One unique feature of this particular ebook is that all line drawings are not merely raster images but vector graphics. This means you can zoom into any of the illustrations and you will never run into a resolution limit where individual pixels will prevent you from further zooming. 1st edition 1949, 43 pages.... | 2007 / 10 / 1 | $7.00 to wish list | ||
After the DessertMartin Gardner![]() This ebook was written for the performer, professional or amateur, who is seeking good, well-tested effects which do not require elaborate practice, preparation, or skill. Martin has chosen only tricks which make use of objects found at any dinner table. All are performed while seated, with spectators on both right and left. A few of the effects are original, but most of them have been picked up from friends who picked... | 2007 / 5 / 29 | $7.00 to wish list | ||
Match ICMartin Gardner![]() The main categories are wooden matches, paper matches, tricks & jokes & catches, and puzzles.
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