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Maskelyne, Jasper
British entertainer in the 1930s. Played an important role in the Second World War by creating illusions to deceive the enemy - including platoons of dummy tanks and a fake harbour. His story is soon to be made into a film.
Born 1902, died 1973.
Born 1902, died 1973.
Sites in Maskelyne, Jasper
Jasper Maskelyne
Brief overview of achievements.
Channel 4 Real Lives - Magic at War
Biographical portrait of this magician and entertainer, and his role during World War 2.
Guardian Unlimited - That's Magic
Article by Nancy Banks-Smith.
Jasper Maskelyne : Master of Make-Believe
A critical portrait of the wartime career of Jasper Maskelyne which questions the accuracy of previous accounts, namely, Maskelyne's ghost-written memoirs "Magic - Top Secret" and David Fisher's "The War Magician". |
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