(1st August 1937 - 24th October 2008)
He was born in Dueren in the Rheinland area of Germany. A teacher in the public school knew a few magic tricks which Ted enjoyed so much that from then on, he pursued magic as his hobby -- much to the sorrow of his parents who energetically demanded that he should learn 'something proper.' So Ted Lesley first became an accountant and later, in Berlin, a tax consultant.
At this time, there was a well known night club, the 'Red Rose,' in Berlin. Ted Lesley visited it every night, especially if a conjurer was appearing there. Here he became acquainted with some very famous artists in this field, who gave him countless tips for what was then his hobby. Among these were such famous names as Dany Ray and Marvyn Roy, who performed for years at the Lido in Paris.
One day, the famous film director, Ottokar Runze, required Ted's help for an audit. On the occasion of the discussion of the audit, Ted's magic worked its wonders on the director so well, that on the spot, he offered him a major role in his film 'The Lord of Barmbeck.' Immediately after the film work, Ted gave up his profession in order to 'tread the boards which portray the world.'
Ted worked almost any type of venue - at conventions, in clubs and in hotels.
In 1992, Ted was designated 'Mentalist of the Year' with the 'Dunninger Award' in the USA. This was the first time this coveted 'Oscar' of mental magic had been awarded to a European artist. In 1993, the 'Magischer Zirkel von Deutschland e. V.' (Magic Circle of Germany) named Ted Lesley 'writer of the year' for his book Mental Mind-Ups. In 1997, Ted received the 'Leslie P. Guest Award' from the SAM.
Coauthors: Ralf Wichmann-Braco, Eric Mason, David Britland
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Mind and Magic MagazineTed Lesley![]() ISSUE 1 (July 1997)
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Entertaining Mentalism for Professionals (German)Ted Lesley![]()
Conradi Seiltrick: Ein Zuschauer zerschneidet ein 6-7 Meter langes Seil in der Mitte. Die beiden einwandfrei als zerschnitten vorgezeigten Hälften werden zusammengeknotet. Der Knoten verschwindet langsam und sichtbar. Das Seil... | 2017 / 10 / 30 | $15.00 to wish list | ||
Mind and Magic Miracles (German)Ted Lesley![]()
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Ted Lesley's Working Performer's Marked Deck ManualTed Lesley & Eric Mason & David Britland![]() "I must congratulate you on producing the most readable 'Reader' deck I have ever seen." - Billy McCombTed Lesley of Germany devised the Working... | 2014 / 2 / 15 | $10.00 to wish list PDF & EPUB | ||
Top Secret Prediction Chest MysteryTed Lesley![]()
A chest with a prediction in it, is mailed to the place of performance two weeks prior to the performance date. The committee gives the chest to the mayor or the chief of police to guard. They try to tie up with the local media for publicity coverage. On the night of the performance the chest is brought to the theater where it is opened by... | 2011 / 4 / 4 | $15.00 to wish list | ||
Credit-Card Card TrickTed Lesley![]() Effect: (Basic routine) A credit-card is borrowed from a member of the audience. It is put into an envelope. The envelope is destroyed. Another spectator is asked to come forward to the working area or on the stage. He selects a card from a normal deck of playing cards and marks it with his name. The card vanishes out of the deck and is found in a sealed envelope. After a lot of byplay, the credit card is found...BETWEEN THE LAYERS OF THE MARKED PLAYING CARD WHICH THE SPECTATOR HANDLED ALL THE... | 2010 / 11 / 2 | $15.00 to wish list | ||
Minimax LectureTed Lesley![]()
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The Cards Never Lie!Ted Lesley![]() Devised by Ted Lesley in association with Ken de Courcy this may be the first close-up Tarot and Zodiac act. Not a single effect but an entire act. Merely describing the effects does not do justice to the routine however we'll do our best...Telling spectators that cards and numbers play a part in their lives, the performer tells them that his diary contains a list of 'lucky' cards and numbers, a different combination of card and number is set against each date. A lady is asked to think of her birthday and is shown a pack of cards bearing Zodiac signs. Upon... | 2010 / 8 / 19 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
Ted Lesley's Working Performer's Marked Deck (refill)Ted Lesley![]() Please note that you do NOT acquire the right to make and sell Ted Lesley marked decks with these transfers. They are for personal use only. This marking system is considered the very best by many professionals. It combines super easy and reliable reading of the markings - which is crucial for real world under pressure performances - with... | 2010 / 8 / 9 | $10.00 to wish list | ||
HypnosisRalf Wichmann-Braco & Ted Lesley![]() The magician brings out a wooden box, about the size of a small cigar humidor. He borrows an object from a spectator. The object is placed inside a small cardboard box. Then this box and a felt tip marker... | 2005 / 9 / 10 | $17.50 to wish list |
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