Edward Victor (1887-1964)

Edward Victor had a long and highly successful career. From his beginnings as an entertainer at private parties he turned to stage work and regular appearances at St George’s Hall after his first, trial week, appearance in October 1914. He excelled in Manipulative Magic and Shadowgraphy. Known to his friends as Teddy, his real name was Edward Victor Neuschwander. His parents were Swiss. He often played the role of Abanazar in the traditional Aladdin pantomime. His version of the Cut and Restored Rope has become a standard magic effect and he wrote three excellent books on sleight of hand magic. This picture inscribed ‘To Bert, Best Wishes, Ted & Sybil Victor’ is part of a composite publicity photograph showing two sections of a ring on rope routine and entitled ‘Victor et Mlle. Sybil’.