About John Ramsay
Lived 1877 – 1962 (aged 84). John Ramsay was a British and Scottish magician, grocer and magic (illusion), known for Magic (illusion).
John Ramsay (13 March 1877 – 19 January 1962) was a Scottish magician. He has been described, by Alex Proctor, former President of the Scottish Conjurers' Association, as a "magician's magician, who loved to trick fellow conjurers".
Ramsay performed at the International Brotherhood of Magicians (IBM) convention in Batavia, New York and Chicago, in 1950. In 1955, he won the micromagic category at the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM), held in Amsterdam. He also served as president of the British Ring of the IBM. John Ramsay is the only magician in the world with a garden named after him; Ramsay Gardens, in his native town of Ayr, Scotland.
Published works John Ramsay's Routine For Cups and Balls. Victor Farelli (1948) John Ramsay's Cylinder and Coins. Victor Farelli (1948) The Triple Restoration. Victor Farelli (1949) Four Little Beans (a Comedy Trick). John Ramsay & Victor Farelli (1952) The Ramsay Legend by Andrew Galloway (1969) The Ramsay Episode one by Andrew Galloway (1971) The Ramsay Classics by Andrew Galloway (1977) The Ramsay Finale by Andrew Galloway (1982) Ramsay Legend Revised by Andrew Galloway (1985)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Ramsay?
Scottish magician
When was John Ramsay born?
John Ramsay was born on 13 March 1877 in Ayr.
When did John Ramsay die?
John Ramsay died on 19 January 1962 in Ayr.
What was John Ramsay's occupation?
John Ramsay was a magician, grocer and magic (illusion).
What was John Ramsay known for?
John Ramsay was known for Magic (illusion).
What nationality was John Ramsay?
John Ramsay was British and Scottish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Ramsay (magician)
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