Holden, Max (1884- 1949) Born William Holden Maxwell in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1884. He performed as part of duo Holden and Graham. In 1929 left stage to become a magic dealer (Max Holden Magic Shop) in New York City. Wrote: Manual of Juggling, but published a great many other books on magic by various magicians. Invented: The Cross-Cut Force and others.