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'''James L. Holmes''' (1892-1980), | '''James L. Holmes''' (1892-1980), known as "Jimmy", was Dean of [[International Brotherhood of Magicians]] Ring #59, an early [[Society of American Magicians]] member, and one of the fifty members at the time belonging to the [[New Haven Magical Society]]. | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Holmes continued to perform as a magician until a short time before his death, after having retired from his regular employment for over seventeen years. He had served with the American Army in World War I in both France and Germany. He often contributed to magic magazines, and was an expert teacher of baton twirling.<ref>obit, Abra, June 21, 1980</ref> | Holmes continued to perform as a magician until a short time before his death, after having retired from his regular employment for over seventeen years. He had served with the American Army in World War I in both France and Germany. He often contributed to magic magazines, and was an expert teacher of baton twirling.<ref>obit, Abra, June 21, 1980</ref> | ||
<ref>Magic Circular JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 1978 page 81</ref><ref>Obit, [[Genii 1980 November]]</ref> | <ref>Magic Circular JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 1978 page 81</ref><ref>Obit, [[Genii 1980 November]]</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:36, 19 May 2015
| James L. Holmes | |
| Born | February 5, 1892 Bradford, England |
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| Died | October 15, 1980 (age 88) Ansonia, Connecticut |
| Resting place | Pine Grove Cemetery |
James L. Holmes (1892-1980), known as "Jimmy", was Dean of International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring #59, an early Society of American Magicians member, and one of the fifty members at the time belonging to the New Haven Magical Society.
Biography
Holmes continued to perform as a magician until a short time before his death, after having retired from his regular employment for over seventeen years. He had served with the American Army in World War I in both France and Germany. He often contributed to magic magazines, and was an expert teacher of baton twirling.[1] [2][3]
References
- ↑ obit, Abra, June 21, 1980
- ↑ Magic Circular JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 1978 page 81
- ↑ Obit, Genii 1980 November