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Lubor Fiedler 1933 - 2014
Remembered by Ian Adair
The
magical world has lost one of its most prolific originators. Lubor Fiedler died
recently at the age of 81.
Lubor was born in Austria but later moved to Vienna and was a chemist by
profession, working in a chemical factory. His interest in magic began when he
received a beginner's book of magic from his uncle.
Being involved with chemicals and dealing with scientific principles, he
cleverly introduced these into most of his brilliant effects, many of which were
marketed by himself; some by other dealers.
His output was tremendous, creating mind-boggling tricks such as Gozinta Boxes,
Dental Dam Trick, Flying Color Cards, Lubor Die, Red Hot Wire and so many
others. Paul Daniels featured a couple of Lubor's effects in his long-running
television series on B.B.C.
Lubor also devised numerous trick items for the firm of Tenyo, 'Invisible Zone'
being a best seller. He is the author of four books.
I first got to know Lubor during the 1970's and we corresponded with each other
over the years. Having been associated with The Supreme Magic Company for 36
years, I had the great pleasure of demonstrating Lubor's effects at out
convention stands and later managed to persuade him to lecture at one of the
firm's 'Super Day' conventions.
I spent a considerable time with him during the filming of his video, which
Supreme manufactured and immediately realised, that he was not just a great
magical thinker, but a very accomplished performer and demonstrator.
I personally believe that Lubor Fiedler was the greatest magical originator of
the 20th and 21st century.
Rest in piece Lubor.
He leaves behind a daughter, Sarka, a brother, George and a sister.
© Ian Adair, October 2014