Title: Master of Make-Believe
Product review: Fisher's account is semi-fictional ....I have actually researched the real background behind Jasper Maskelyne's war-time career and have corresponded with his son, Alistair who lives in Queensland, Australia.I published a lengthy series of articles in the Australian Geniis Magic Journal in the mid-90's debunking Fisher's fanciful account.Alas, Maskelyne was not involved in any significant camouflage work in the summer of 1940; his role in the protection of the port of Alexandria('41?) and the Suez Canal ('42) have both been exaggerated. Even his alleged involvement in the deception plan at El Alamein is open to question.David Fisher has produced a mercenary work of dubious historical value. Readers are welcome to contact me for the alternative version. ....
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