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Oswald Rae

(Reading, Berkshire, England: 19th December 1892 - 8th October 1967)

Theatrical journalist and pro patter magician. Founded the IBM's British Ring in 1928 and was its President 1928-44. Played New York City 1930.

Invented Flexible Glass (before 1946). Wrote 8 books and booklets, including Practical Patter (1922), More Practical Patter, Between Ourselves (1926, 91pp), Sub Rosa (1928, 108pp), Original Magic (1930), Wizardry with Watches, and The More You Watch (1938). Articles in Demon Telegraph.

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Oswald Rae
Wizardry with Watches by Oswald Rae

From the foreword:

Watches have always played a certain part in Magic, but the watch was usually a borrowed one. The excellent "prop" watches now on the market, manufactured of course exclusively for conjuring purposes, open up almost a new era in watch magic.

Having acquired some of these, I endeavoured to work out some effects therewith, and thinking that some of my ideas may be of service to my fellow magicians, I have put them into print. With the exception of those described under "Some Suggestions" all the effects have been actually worked, and the various stands described are easily...

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Oswald Rae
Practical Patter for Practical Magicians by Oswald Rae

From the preface:

Patter fulfils very useful purposes. It serves to entertain and keep an audience in a good humour, also it occupies their minds, and is invaluable as an aid to misdirection. The patter herein has been carefully written round each effect, with due allowance for necessary moves, misdirection and dramatic effect. Obviously much of it can be used for other magical effects, if required, and most performers will doubtless make alterations to suit their own particular style.

  • Preface
  • The Clock Dial
  • The Elusive Blocks
  • Perplexing Politics
  • "Matter Through Matter"
  • Aerial Treasury ...
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