Philip Willmarth, magician who wrote many books on the craft, passed away Sept 16..
Philip Willmarth knew just about every trick in the book — literally — and was more than happy to share that knowledge.
A magician, magic historian, lecturer, author and editor, Mr. Willmarth was a past president of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and, for many years, the editor of The Linking Ring, a magazine for magicians.
Mr. Willmarth also was a “thoughtful guide and counselor to me and many magicians around the world,” said renowned Chicago-based magician Eugene Burger…