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'''Tom Chislett''', a bank official by profession, was a semi-professional magician. | '''Tom Chislett''' (b.1886-d.1979), a bank official by profession, was a semi-professional magician. | ||
== Biography == | |||
A member of the Magic Circle (London), Order of Magi (Manchester), [[Sheffield Circle of Magicians]] (Sheffield) and the British Ring of the [[IBM]], Chislett had a remarkably wide knowledge of the magic craft with a special interest in mentalism. | A member of the Magic Circle (London), Order of Magi (Manchester), [[Sheffield Circle of Magicians]] (Sheffield) and the British Ring of the [[IBM]], Chislett had a remarkably wide knowledge of the magic craft with a special interest in mentalism. | ||
<ref>Who's Who in Magic, [[Sphinx]], May 1931</ref> | <ref>Who's Who in Magic, [[Sphinx]], May 1931</ref> | ||
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* Spirits in the House (1949). | * Spirits in the House (1949). | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:13, 5 April 2024
| Tom Chislett | |
| Born | Thomas Herbert Chislett January 8, 1886 Rotherham, Yorkshire, England |
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| Died | January 25, 1979 (age 93) |
Tom Chislett (b.1886-d.1979), a bank official by profession, was a semi-professional magician.
Biography
A member of the Magic Circle (London), Order of Magi (Manchester), Sheffield Circle of Magicians (Sheffield) and the British Ring of the IBM, Chislett had a remarkably wide knowledge of the magic craft with a special interest in mentalism. [1]
He might fittingly be described as the British David P. Abbott (whom he corresponded with), since he had his home gimmicked to enable him to perform apparent miracles.[2]
Books
- Spirits in the House (1949).
References