British magician David Berglas dies aged 97

Berglas, one of whose tricks was regarded as holy grail of magic effects, was first magician to have his own show on British TV

David Berglas, one of the most influential magicians and mentalists of the 20th century, has died aged 97.

The Magic Circle, touted as the most famous magic society in the world, confirmed Berglas had died in London on Friday night.