Tom Stone (magician)

Tom Stone is the stage name of Thomas Bengtsson, a Swedish magician, editor and author.

He is best known for writing a series of articles and pamphlets about original magical techniques and plots.

[2] In 2003, he was a performer and competitor at the International Magic Convention & 20th Close Up competition in Kings Cross, London, where he won £500 and was awarded second place, just behind Japanese-Canadian magician Hayashi.

[3][4] In June 2010, Stone released a book entitled Vortex, collecting many of the effects he has published in periodicals, his own ebooks and some previously unreleased material with Hermetic Press.

[5][6] In May 2016, the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood awarded Stone the Creative Fellowship.