JulianB Posted 21 May , 2004 Share Posted 21 May , 2004 I'm trying to find the last few unidentified people named in a collection of 1WW letters. This one may strike a chord in previous discussions of actors etc in 1WW. "there was a performance by an officer known professionally as Mauritus (the World-famous Handcuff king & Jail Breaker) who performed card tricks & marvels with ropes & things of that sort;" The writer had been invalided home after wounds, he was a 2/Lt in MGC. The letter was sent from Harrowby Camp, Grantham on 21.9.1918, but refers to a 'concert' at E53 Officers Mess on Wed 18th Sept. Any help or suggestions gratefully received. By the way, I did look at a sprinkling of the about 1400 Google entries for Mauritus, but with no immediate luck. Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 21 May , 2004 Share Posted 21 May , 2004 Julian There is probably no connection to your query but this chap seems to have done the same type of act. http://www.thisisbolton.co.uk/lancashire/b.../BYPEOPLE1.html Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Dixon Posted 21 May , 2004 Share Posted 21 May , 2004 Have you tried contacting the Magic Circle? They have been very helpful in the past when I asked them about an obscure turn of the century Mongolian magician (don't ask). They may be able to help you. www.themagiccircle.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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