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| Don Rogers | |
| Born | Ernest K. Schieldge February 20, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Died | July 5, 1971 (age 71) |
Don Rogers (1900-1971), stage name of Ernest Schieldge, was an early member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and co-editor of the original Linking Rings.
Biography
His first public performance was in 1910 at a local Y.M.C.A.
He was recruited to the IBM in 1922 by foundering members Len Vintus and Gene Gordon as member number 3, making him the first non-officer member. He was co-editor (with Gordon) of The Linking Ring from 1922 until 1926. In the years that followed, he served as secretary, assistant secretary, and associate editor under Len Vintus.[1]
References
- ↑ Cover, Linking Ring, September, 1971