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Film of Oswald Rae’s 1939 Blindfold Walk

The people of Southport had a surprise one day in 1939.

Oswald Rae had spread the word that he would attempt a Blindfold Walk to help publicise a magic show that was being staged by the British Ring of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.

Who was Oswald Rae and what was a Blindfold Walk? Take a look at this film to find the answers.

Item Details

Size 1min 34sec.
Year
Date 7 July 1939
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Ref no N3745