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Murray
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| Murray | |
| Born | Leo Norman Maurien Murray Stuart Carrington-Walters November 11, 1901 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
|---|---|
| Died | January 22, 1988 (age 86) |
| Known for | Escapes |
Murray (1901 - 1988) performed for several decades all over the world, best known for his publicity escape stunts he devised. He may have been the person who coined the word "Escapologist". Some regarded him better then Houdini.
He retired in 1950 and opened Murray's Magic Mart in England.
In 1986, he received the Masters Fellowship the Academy of Magical Arts.
References
- Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston
- Obit Genii 1987 November
- http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Forum=12&topic=000186