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Will Goldston
1877–1948
A lively early-20th-century magician, publisher, and dealer, he helped shape modern magic far beyond the stage. His books, magazines, and clubs brought conjuring to both professionals and curious beginners.
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Secrets of scene painting and stage effects
by Will Goldston
About the author
Born in Liverpool, Will Goldston became interested in magic as a boy and went on to build a career that reached well beyond performance. He worked as a stage magician, but he is especially remembered for the way he supported and organized the magic world in Britain during the early 1900s.
Goldston published a large number of magic books and periodicals, including works connected with Harry Houdini, and ran his own publishing business, Will Goldston Ltd. He also founded the Magicians' Club in London in 1911 and served as its president, helping create a community for performers and enthusiasts.
Today, he is remembered as one of the key popularizers of conjuring in his era: a practical showman, editor, and promoter who made magic more widely available through print as well as performance.