Frederick Braue
American journalist
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Frederick Braue [pronounced BROW-ee] (March 9, 1906 – July 3, 1962) was an American journalist notable for his contribution to the field of card magic. He was a semi-professional magician, specializing in card magic, of which he was a master.[1]
Frederick Braue | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 9, 1906 |
| Died | July 3, 1962 (aged 56) |
| Occupations | Close up Magician, Journalist |
| Known for | Sleight of hand, Card magic |
Career
In the 1940s, Frederick Braue edited a children's page, called Aunt Elsie's Page, for the Oakland Tribune newspaper.
Magic
Braue co-authored several books with Jean Hugard, including Expert Card Technique and Royal Road to Card Magic.[2] As Braue and Hugard lived on opposite sides of the America, they wrote their books via correspondence.[3]
Frederick Braue contributed to many magazines including a column in Hugard's Magic Monthly, which he edited from 1959 to 1962. He also invented numerous card sleights and effects including:
- Braue Reversal
- Braue Addition
- Rear Palm (in 1935)
- Homing Card
Published works
In collaboration with Jean Hugard:
- Expert Card Technique (1940)
- Miracle Methods N° 1 : Stripper Deck (1941)
- Miracle methods N° 2 : Gambling (1942)
- Miracle Methods N° 3 : Prepared Cards (1942)
- Miracle Methods N° 4 : Tricks and Sleights (1943)
- The Invisible Pass (1946)
- Showtoppers with Cards (1948)
- Royal Road to Card Magic (1949)
- Fred Braue On False Deals (1978)
