Derek Dingle
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Derek Dingle was an English
close-up magician.
, he met another magician, James Gregory, of Kenilworth, England, and spent 18 months with him. They were in Hong Kong
for 12 months, where they made up trick packs of cards for magic dealer W. Y. Chu. During this time Derek borrowed James's collection of magic magazines such as The Magic Circular and The Linking Ring
and his interest in magic grew.
Dingle spent a year working in magic shops in Hong Kong
, where he practiced magic sleights with coins and billiard balls.
After leaving the army and spending a few years in Canada
, Dingle moved to New York City
, where he became friends with many more magicians, and where his fame grew.
technique with playing cards and coins. Among fellow magicians, he was well known for his skill in executing the pass.
Dingle has magic published in several publications and videos. His most popular publication, The Collected Works of Derek Dingle (Richard J. Kaufman
, 1982), has been out of print for many years now, but has recently been re-published by Richard Kaufman.
His first main release to the magic world was a small book written by Harry Lorayne
.
Derek also released several videos which have been now transferred to DVD. These DVDs include Dingle's Deceptions and Dingle's Delights. He was also part of the Stars of Magic series.
. The May 2004 edition of Genii Magazine featured several articles on Dingle in memoriam of his passing.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
close-up magician.
Life
Like many magicians before him, Dingle became interested in magic after receiving a box of magic tricks when he was about eight years old. Upon joining the Royal Air ForceRoyal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
, he met another magician, James Gregory, of Kenilworth, England, and spent 18 months with him. They were in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
for 12 months, where they made up trick packs of cards for magic dealer W. Y. Chu. During this time Derek borrowed James's collection of magic magazines such as The Magic Circular and The Linking Ring
The Linking Ring
The Linking Ring is a monthly print magazine, published by the International Brotherhood of Magicians. It is also available in electronic form to members of the IBM. All members of the IBM are entitled to receive this periodical. It was first published in 1923...
and his interest in magic grew.
Dingle spent a year working in magic shops in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, where he practiced magic sleights with coins and billiard balls.
After leaving the army and spending a few years in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Dingle moved to New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, where he became friends with many more magicians, and where his fame grew.
Magic
Dingle was known in the magic world for his technical ability. Dingle was very proficient with difficult sleight of handSleight of hand
Sleight of hand, also known as prestidigitation or legerdemain, is the set of techniques used by a magician to manipulate objects such as cards and coins secretly....
technique with playing cards and coins. Among fellow magicians, he was well known for his skill in executing the pass.
Dingle has magic published in several publications and videos. His most popular publication, The Collected Works of Derek Dingle (Richard J. Kaufman
Richard J. Kaufman
Richard J. Kaufman is a prolific author, publisher, illustrator, and editor of books and magazines in the field of magic. Born in 1958 in New York City, he became interested in magic at age 5 after receiving some novelties from the S.S. Adams company sent by his uncle Alan Soffin. This was...
, 1982), has been out of print for many years now, but has recently been re-published by Richard Kaufman.
His first main release to the magic world was a small book written by Harry Lorayne
Harry Lorayne
Harry Lorayne is an American magician and a memory-training specialist and writer who was once called "The Yoda of Memory Training" by Time magazine. He is well known for his mnemonic demonstrations and has appeared on numerous television shown including The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson...
.
Derek also released several videos which have been now transferred to DVD. These DVDs include Dingle's Deceptions and Dingle's Delights. He was also part of the Stars of Magic series.
Death
Derek Dingle died on January 10, 2004, of a strokeStroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
. The May 2004 edition of Genii Magazine featured several articles on Dingle in memoriam of his passing.