About Al Koran
Lived 1914 – 1972 (aged 58). Al Koran was a British mentalist and magician.
Al Koran (1914–1972), real name Edward Doe, was a British mentalist, author and inventor. He invented the Ring Flite and popularised a version of the Bagshawe deck which became known as the Koran deck.
Life and career Edward Doe was born in London in 1914. Doe became interested in magic at an early age and became skilled at sleight of hand.
Koran published a self-help book titled Bring Out the Magic in Your Mind in the 1960s. 1965 in US and Canada, since reissued; ghosted by June Kynaston ) Al Koran's Professional Presentations (1967) The Magic of the Mind in Action (1972)
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Who was Al Koran?
British professional magician and mentalist
When was Al Koran born?
Al Koran was born on 4 March 1914 in London Borough of Hackney.
When did Al Koran die?
Al Koran died on 12 June 1972 in Chicago.
What was Al Koran's occupation?
Al Koran was a mentalist and magician.
What nationality was Al Koran?
Al Koran was British.
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