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'''National Magic Shop''' in Chicago was ran by [[Jim Sherman]] (1888-1972) for many years.
'''National Magic Shop''' was a magic supply store in downtown Chicago owned and operated by [[Jim Sherman]] from approximately 1926-1954<ref>(M-U-M, November 1964, Vol. 54, No, 6, page 252)</ref>
   
   
In 1926, Sherman leased space for a gift shop in the arcade of the Palmer House hotel (119 S. State St.) and had a counter devoted to magic. The business at this counter grew to such an extent that Sherman moved into the third floor of the hotel where he opened a full magic shop.<ref>(M-U-M, November 1964, Vol. 54, No, 6, page 252)</ref>.  Demonstrators who worked at the shop included [[Victor Torsberg]]<ref>(M-U-M, November 1964, Vol. 54, No, 6, page 252)</ref> and his brother Charles Jr.<ref>https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/charles-torsberg-obituary?id=2475992</ref>
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In 1926, Sherman leased space for a Gift Shop in the Arcade and had a counter devoted to magic. The business at this counter grew to such an extent that it took over a complete shop on the third floor which we opened under the name of the National Magic Company.


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Latest revision as of 13:53, 1 December 2023

National Magic Shop was a magic supply store in downtown Chicago owned and operated by Jim Sherman from approximately 1926-1954[1]

In 1926, Sherman leased space for a gift shop in the arcade of the Palmer House hotel (119 S. State St.) and had a counter devoted to magic. The business at this counter grew to such an extent that Sherman moved into the third floor of the hotel where he opened a full magic shop.[2]. Demonstrators who worked at the shop included Victor Torsberg[3] and his brother Charles Jr.[4]

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  1. (M-U-M, November 1964, Vol. 54, No, 6, page 252)
  2. (M-U-M, November 1964, Vol. 54, No, 6, page 252)
  3. (M-U-M, November 1964, Vol. 54, No, 6, page 252)
  4. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/charles-torsberg-obituary?id=2475992