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J. M. MacAllister
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| J. M. MacAllister | |
| Born | John Mawer circa 1837 Scotland |
|---|---|
| Died | October 21, 1899 (age 61) |
J. M. MacAllister (1837-1899) was the stage name of John Mawer (or Moir or Mahr or Mawhr), a minor professional illusionist who performed in the United States in the late 1800s.
Biography
He claimed to be a relative of Andrew MacAllister (possibly a nephew). He moved to United States where, starting around 1870, he become popular with a give-away show.[1]
Mawer spent the last four years of his life in San Francisco, California and his remains, after being used for scientific purposes, were interred in the Potter's Field.[2]
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