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Charles Jordan was largely a recluse in the magic world, rarely fraternizing with other magicians. He often created his material in isolation, only to sell it via mail order. After a few years of prolific releases, he dropped out of magic completely. This shroud of mystery has led to various controversial theories about the man, most notably the idea that the magic marketed under Jordan' | Charles Jordan was largely a recluse in the magic world, rarely fraternizing with other magicians. He often created his material in isolation, only to sell it via mail order. After a few years of prolific releases, he dropped out of magic completely. This shroud of mystery has led to various controversial theories about the man, most notably the idea that the magic marketed under Jordan' | ||
- | The most oft-heard theory is that Charles Jordan was hired by Arthur Finley to publish various tricks under his own name to prevent Finley from being associated with magic. This claim was made by Rufus Steele via Francis Haxton in // | + | The most oft-heard theory is that Charles Jordan was hired by Arthur Finley to publish various tricks under his own name to prevent Finley from being associated with magic. This claim was made by Rufus Steele via Francis Haxton in // |
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+ | In //Stewart James in Print// (1989, pg. 81), James claims that it was he who presented this theory to Francis Haxton. James continues to write that he eventually came to a " | ||
When Arthur Leroy interviewed Finley for // | When Arthur Leroy interviewed Finley for // | ||
Another theory, circulating prior to 1948, is that T. Nelson Downs was the creator of some of Jordan' | Another theory, circulating prior to 1948, is that T. Nelson Downs was the creator of some of Jordan' |