Plaque

Robert Harbin

Erection date: 16/2/2009

Inscription

The Magic Circle
Robert Harbin, 1909 - 1978, magician - inventor, origami pioneer, lived in this building, 1928.
A wizard if ever there woz.

Plaque unveiled on the centenary of his birth, plus 2 days.

Site: Robert Harbin (1 memorial)

NW1, Camden Square, 1

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Magician-inventor, origami pioneer. Born as Ned Williams in South Africa. Cam...

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