Ivor Parry (known as Rovi) (29 November 1919 – 8 June 1996) was a Welsh
magician. He was a Gold Star Medalist of the Inner
Magic Circle
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, was known amongst magicians as The Welsh Wizard and was called 'a British legend' by ''Opus'' Magazine. Specializing in card magic, his original creations were published in "Rovi Reveals" as part of the Supreme Magic Teach-in Series by ''
Lewis Ganson''. The Rovi Trophy is presented annually for the best card trick at the ''International Brotherhood of Magicians' British Ring Convention''. Parry was born in
Caernarfon
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Biography on visitcaernarfon.com
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References
External links
The Cairn Press, 2000
* 'Rovi Reveals', Lewis Ganson, Supreme Magic Publication, 1980
''Opus Magazine''
* Edwin A Dawes and Michael Bailey (eds.)
''Circle Without End: The Magic Circle 1905 - 2005''
Jeremy Mills Publishing, 2005,
British magicians
People from Caernarfon
1919 births
1996 deaths
Pseudonymous magicians
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