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Dr. J. G. F. Holston
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| Dr. J. G. F. Holston | |
| Born | John George Frederick Holston August 29, 1879 Zanesville, Ohio |
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| Died | November 2, 1941 (age 62) Zanesville, Ohio |
Dr. J. G. F. Holston (1879-1941), a prominent physician and amateur magician, was a consultant in patter and presentation.
Biography
A fifth generation medical professional, his great grandfather was personal physician of General Grant when serving as president of the United States.
He was a member of S.A.M., I.B.M., and I.M.C.[1] He devised several tricks and effects. [2]
Based on Linking Ring Reports, his widow Jessie kept in touch with the magic community until at least the 1950s.
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