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Bruce Elliott
1914–1973
A lively pulp-era storyteller, he moved easily between mystery, science fiction, television writing, and stage magic. His work ranged from Shadow stories and noir fiction to practical books for magicians, giving him an unusually wide creative reach.
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The planet of shame
by Bruce Elliott
About the author
Born in New York City on May 30, 1914, Bruce Elliott was an American writer whose career crossed several worlds at once. Reliable reference sources describe him as a writer of mystery fiction, science fiction, and television scripts, and also as a practicing magician who wrote books on magic.
He wrote in the pulp and genre magazines of the 1940s and 1950s, including stories for The Shadow, and he is especially remembered in science fiction circles for "Wolves Don't Cry." He also helped shape the magic magazine Phoenix, which he co-founded with Walter B. Gibson and later edited.
That mix of dark fiction, popular entertainment, and hands-on showmanship makes his work stand out. Elliott died on March 21, 1973, leaving behind a body of writing that still appeals to readers interested in classic mystery, mid-century fantasy, and the culture of stage magic.