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Bill Simon
BornWilliam L. Simon
April 07, 1927
DiedMay 06, 1988 (age 61)
CategoriesBooks by Bill Simon

William "Bill" Simon (b.1927-d.1988) was an amateur cardman.

Biography

Bill entered Roanoke College at the age of 15. His college work was interrupted during World War II. He served in the Army Air Corps as a cryptographer. After the war, Bill graduated from New York University. In 1962, he founded the Brassbestos Manufacturing Corporation , which he served as its President until 1984. Friend of both Ed Marlo and Dai Vernon.

Significant Contributions

Created the Four Packets Triumph (See Sleightly Sensational, page 21), Business Card Prophesy Force, Block Slip Cut.

Family

Wife Rona (Hament) and children Anne, Barbara and Steven.

Books

References