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John B. Handy
John Bryant (Jack) Handy (? - February 26, 1949)
Handy was very active in the magic community. He was founder and president of the Hill City Magicos in Lynchburg, Virginia and served as president for the Tri-State Magician's Ass'n. He also served as National President of the Society of American Magicians (1943-44).
Handy bred miniature rabbits with his wife Ginnie at their estate, "Nolanus", in Lynchburg, Virginia. The house contained a magic theater, "The Whoop n'Holler Oprey House" (described in the October, 1943 issue of Linking Ring) and Handy's collection of historical magic.
References
- Cover Genii 1943 April Jack and Ginnie Handy