About Ralph W. Hull
Lived 1883 – 1943 (aged 59). Ralph W. Hull was an American author, magician, politician and illusionist, known for Card magic and Sleight of hand.
Ralph W. Hull (July 5, 1883 – May 20, 1943) was born in Crooksville, Ohio and grew up to be an American magician (specialty card magic) and magic author who invented a number of commercial effects, including the Mirage Deck, and the Mental Photography Deck / Nudist Deck (1934).
He was also involved in his family business, the Hull Pottery manufacturing company out of Ohio. He is best known for the mechanical decks he developed using his rough and smooth principle.
Ralph W. Hull was also a performer at Coney Island as the Chautauqua & Lyceum headliner.
Published works Eye-Openers (1932) More Eye-Openers (1933) Modernism in Pasteboards (with Nelson C. Hahne) (1934) Smart Magic (with Nelson C. Hahne) (1935) Fifteen Minutes With A Rope (1937) The Testament of Ralph W. Hull by Trevor Hall (1945)
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Who was Ralph W. Hull?
American magician (1883–1943)
When was Ralph W. Hull born?
Ralph W. Hull was born on 5 July 1883 in Crooksville.
When did Ralph W. Hull die?
Ralph W. Hull died on 20 May 1943.
What was Ralph W. Hull's occupation?
Ralph W. Hull was an author, magician, politician and illusionist.
What was Ralph W. Hull known for?
Ralph W. Hull was known for Card magic and Sleight of hand.
What nationality was Ralph W. Hull?
Ralph W. Hull was American.
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