I am sorry to inform you that my dear friend and magical
mentor figure Jim Mc Keague passed away this morning. Jim became an important
part of our family and had a big input into all my magic routines.
Jim published three books for the magical fraternity
including; “The Best 200 Tricks With A Svengali Deck”, “A Rediscovery Of
Ancient Astrology” and “Whispering Fingers. A First Easy Lesson In Sleight Of
Hand”.
He was also considered by many (including the late Bob
Read!!) to be THE AUTHORITY on the history of the CUPS AND BALLS. In the March
1997 Issue of Stan Allan’s “Magic Magazine”,
Jim discussed the Cups and Balls in great detail as well as retold the
story of his adventure to Beni Hassan Egypt to be the first person in history
to actually photography the Tomb wall that had a Hieroglyphic (apparently!?)
depicting the Cups and Balls.
In recent years Jim was introduced to the wonderful world of
the internet and made his Svengali Deck E- book as well as two comprehensive
websites (The Indian Rope Trick and The History Of A Fortune Teller) and
available to the Magic Community:
My Sympathies to Gwen McKeague and Jim’s Family in Far
North Queensland.
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