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'''John Blackledge''' (1891-1961) was a semi-professional who worked in clubs and private parties specializing in cards and close-up effects. | |||
He received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the first World War as Battalion Radio Officer in France. | He received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the first World War as Battalion Radio Officer in France. | ||
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== Honors and Awards == | == Honors and Awards == | ||
* Featured on cover of [[Genii 1948 February]] | * Featured on cover of [[Genii 1948 February]] and [[Genii 1940 August]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* | * Who's Who in Magic, Sphinx, March 1931 | ||
* Glancing Back By J. Elder Blackledge - [[Sphinx]], Vol. 47, 1948. | * Glancing Back By J. Elder Blackledge - [[Sphinx]], Vol. 47, 1948. | ||
* Broken Wand - Linking Ring, Vol 42, 1962 | * Broken Wand - Linking Ring, Vol 42, 1962 | ||
* Memoirs Of A Magician's Ghost, CHAPTER 37 - [[Linking Ring]], Vol 50, 1970. | * Memoirs Of A Magician's Ghost, CHAPTER 37 - [[Linking Ring]], Vol 50, 1970. | ||
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Revision as of 13:38, 20 August 2010
| John Blackledge | |
| Born | John Elder Blackledge February 7, 1891 Indianapolis |
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| Died | December 4, 1961 (age 70) |
John Blackledge (1891-1961) was a semi-professional who worked in clubs and private parties specializing in cards and close-up effects.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Pennsylvania. He served in the first World War as Battalion Radio Officer in France.
After getting out of the Army in 1919, Blackledge practiced architecture in Indianapolis until 1924, but still keeping abreast of magic, developing his talent as pupil of stage magician Edward Maro. He lived in Indianapolis, but would spend his summers in Leland, Michigan.
He performed numerous times for Franklin Roosevelt.
Honors and Awards
- Featured on cover of Genii 1948 February and Genii 1940 August
References
- Who's Who in Magic, Sphinx, March 1931
- Glancing Back By J. Elder Blackledge - Sphinx, Vol. 47, 1948.
- Broken Wand - Linking Ring, Vol 42, 1962
- Memoirs Of A Magician's Ghost, CHAPTER 37 - Linking Ring, Vol 50, 1970.