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Ormond Dale McGill (June 15, 1913 — October 19, 2005) was the "Dean of American Hypnotists".

Born in Palo Alto, California, McGill became interested in magic as a child (and was later considered legendary in magic circles), but first studied hypnosis in 1927 while still a teenager. He wrote the seminal Encyclopedia of Genuine Stage Hypnotism (the acknowledged bible of stage hypnotism) in 1947, and continued to teach courses and lecture right up until a few days before his death. He died in his native Palo Alto.

From 1947 to 1954, McGill performed hypnotism and magic under the stage name of Dr. Zomb. His "Séance of Wonders" show featured horror-themed routines and costumed assistants typical of the midnight "Spook Shows" which were popular during that era.

In addition to his career as a world-traveling magician and stage hypnotist, McGill was also a skilled hypnotherapist and a student of Eastern mysticism. He wrote between twenty-five and forty books (sources disagree on the total), including such titles as Grieve No More Beloved (about his afterlife contact with his deceased wife), Hypnotism and Mysticism in India, and his autobiography, The Amazing Life of Ormond McGill.
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Total Books: 30
Balancing Magic and Other Tricks
1986 - Balancing Magic and Other Tricks [First Books] (Other)
ISBN-13: 9780531102084
ISBN-10: 0531102084
Genres: Children's Books, Sports & Outdoors, Humor & Entertainment
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Science Magic 101 Experiments You Can Do
1984 - Science Magic 101 Experiments You Can Do (Paperback)Hardcover
ISBN-13: 9780668058537
ISBN-10: 0668058536
Genre: Science & Math
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