Stewart Judah | |
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Born | Joshua Stewart February 16, 1893
Cincinnati, Ohio |
Died | June 11, 1966 | (aged 73)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | magician |
Known for | sleight of Hand, card magic |
Stewart Judah (February 16, 1893 – June 11, 1966) began a career in magic in 1920. By 1938 he was selected as one of the 10 best living card magicians. [1]
Named one of the "Card Stars" in Hilliard's Greater Magic and featured in Pallbearer's Review. He contributed effects to many magazines including Jinx, Phoenix, New Phoenix, Talisman and Linking Ring. [2]
One of his marketed effects was the "Keys of Judah".
Each year, International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 71 holds a yearly picnic combined with the local Society of American Magicians, featuring the time-honored John Braun/Stewart Judah contest. [3]