John Mulholland
John Mulholland (born June 9, 1898 in Chicago , Illinois , † February 25, 1970 in New York ) was an American magician .
life and work
Mulholland learned his art as a teenager from John William Sargent , a president of the Society of American Magicians who later served as Harry Houdini's secretary. Mulholland became a professional magician in the 1920s, covering the entire spectrum from magic in small societies to large stage shows. Mulholland was one of the first to hold specialist seminars for colleagues and, from 1930, was the publisher of what was then the largest specialist journal "The Sphinx". He also published numerous books on magic and its history. Mulholland eventually became the most famous magician of his time in the United States. During the Second World War , he wrote a magic book especially for soldiers, the format of which was adapted to the size of the uniform pockets. Mulholland also built an impressive collection that is now owned by David Copperfield . The Sphinx officially discontinued Mulholland in 1953 due to health problems. The real reason, however, was Mulholland's secret work for the CIA .
The chain smoker Mulholland died on February 25, 1970 after a long illness.
Books by John Mulholland
- Magic in the Making (1925)
- Quicker than the Eye (1932)
- The Magic and Magicians of the World (1932)
- The Story of Magic (1935)
- Beware Familiar Spirits (1938)
- The Girl in the Cage (1939)
- The Art of Illusion (1944)
- The Early Magic Shows (1945)
- The Official CIA Manual of Trickery and Deception (1953)
- John Mulholland's Book of Magic (1963)
- Magic of the World (1965)
- The Magical Mind - Key to Successful Communication (1967)
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mulholland, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American magician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 9, 1898 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Chicago , Illinois |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 25, 1970 |
| Place of death | new York |