1923-2004
Artist, juggler
Victor Clifton Martyn, known as Topper Martyn, was born in England and was a juggler and illusionist. In the 1960s Martyn settled in Uppsala with his wife.
Topper Martyn made his stage debut in 1938 as a juggler and had a mixed program of juggling, comedy and magic. Martyn received several honors and awards for his artistry. In 1970 he became world champion in comic magic in Amsterdam.
In 1996 Martyn was honored with the English Carlton Comedy Prize. He has received the French Mandrake d'or award and a gold medal from Asahi Television (Japan).
In addition to performing in 30 different countries, he played the role of the magician in the children's musical Alfons och trollkarlen, based on Gunilla Bergström's book Hokus Pokus Alfons Åberg. Topper Martyn also appeared in TV productions, such as SVT's Christmas calendar from 1984 - Julstrul med Staffan & Bengt.
Burial site: 0406-0001 (Memorial grove in the Old Cemetery)
Image description: Topper Martyn, year unknown. Photo: Swedish Magic Archive. [The image is cropped]
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