![]() ![]() had previously been recognized by the American Legion, which had given him an award for his 'outstanding contribution to Americanism through his stirring patriotic appeals.' : 106 Robinson was also active with the Hollywood Democratic Committee, serving on its executive board in 1944, during which time he became an 'enthusiastic' campaigner for Roosevelt's reelection that year. : 106 His talent as a radio speaker in the U.S. : 106 From there, taking advantage of his multilingual skills, he delivered radio addresses in over six languages to countries in Europe which had fallen under Nazi domination. There are pages of detailed drawings and photographs and the book pays tribute to one of the greatest sleight-of-hand magicians the world has ever known.Although he tried to do so, he was unable to enlist in the military at the outbreak of World War II because of his age instead, the Office of War Information appointed him as a Special Representative based in London. It has been written by Peter Duffie who has skilfully described all of Fred’s sleights and effects in the greatest of detail. The Magic of Fred Robinson documents and describes every effect that Fred performed. He was the editor of Pabular magazine and inspired contributions from the finest magicians of his time. He could be found at the Magic Circle on Monday evenings and many well-known names from around the world paid homage to Fred and traveled countless miles to witness for themselves his legendary skills. Many magicians have contributed to this book and believe that it will be the most significant magic book of this decade.įred Robinson was a private man but his skill at sleight-of-hand with cards and coins was legendary. ![]() – GORDON BRUCE The Magic of Fred Robinson may well be the most anxiously-awaited book amongst magicians the world over. “Always with a twinkle in his eye, Fred would fool you consistently.” ![]() ![]() “Your journey with Fred is about to begin thanks to Peter Duffie and Martin Breese. Meeting Fred was a highlight of my life.” “Card magic and techniques of card-handling have fascinated me for most of my life. “I state without fear of exaggerating that Fred was one of the all-time greats especially with cards.” Here are just a few of the comments from those who have written lengthy tributes to Fred and his contribution to magic. The reviewers in Genii and Magic gave the book the best reviews I have ever had for any book I have ever published. Nearly 20 years in the making but now printed. ![]()
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