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Robert Harbin

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Robert Harbin Famous memorial

Original Name
Edward Richard Charles Williams
Birth
Balfour, Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Death
12 Jan 1978 (aged 69)
Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England
Burial
Golders Green, London Borough of Barnet, Greater London, England Add to Map
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Legendary Magician. He developed illusions of his own such as the "Neon Light Illusion" and is generally regarded as the man who made the transition from the great illusionists of the past to the modern magicians we know today. He was the first person to make a success of magic on TV in Britain starting in 1940. He was best remembered on TV for his presentations of origami.
Legendary Magician. He developed illusions of his own such as the "Neon Light Illusion" and is generally regarded as the man who made the transition from the great illusionists of the past to the modern magicians we know today. He was the first person to make a success of magic on TV in Britain starting in 1940. He was best remembered on TV for his presentations of origami.

Bio by: Kieran Smith


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  • Originally Created by: Kieran Smith
  • Added: Apr 22, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7374226/robert-harbin: accessed ), memorial page for Robert Harbin (14 Feb 1908–12 Jan 1978), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7374226, citing Golders Green Crematorium, Golders Green, London Borough of Barnet, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.