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− | | caption = | + | | caption = Devoe in 1957 (from Bro. John Hamman's "Final Ace Routine") |
− | | birth_name | + | | birth_name = Eugene Zimmerman |
− | | birth_day = | + | | birth_day = July 04, |
− | | birth_year = | + | | birth_year = 1918 |
− | | birth_place = | + | | birth_place = St. Louis |
− | | death_day = | + | | death_day = December 27, |
− | | death_year = | + | | death_year = 1989 |
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− | '''Gene Devoe''' | + | '''Gene Devoe''' (1918-1989) bought the magic shop from [[Will Lindhorst]] and operated Devoe's Magic Den in downtown [[St. Louis]] where he started many a young magician into the magic art. |
− | + | == Biography== | |
+ | A true performer, he was always behind the counter with the latest trick and a story. Devoe also produced and manufactured several magic tricks under the Devoe name. | ||
− | he was awarded the St. Louis Magical | + | He was a master magician and showman, who entertained widely in the Midwest. As a magic dealer and leader in his profession, he was highly respected throughout the United States. He was co-founder of the [[Midwest Magic Jubilee]] and a long term, active leaders in [[SAM]] assembly 8 and [[IBM Ring One]]. |
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+ | == Awards and honors == | ||
+ | He was awarded the St. Louis Magical Heritage Award in 1995 by [[IBM Ring One]] and [[SAM]] Assembly 8. | ||
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− | {{DEFAULTSORT:Devoe}} | + | {{References}} |
+ | * Cover The [[Linking Ring]] 1961, November. | ||
+ | * Cover [[M-U-M]] 1963, May. | ||
+ | * Obit [[Genii 1989 October]]. | ||
+ | * History of Magic in St. Louis by [[Don Rataj]] (2011) | ||
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+ | {{DEFAULTSORT:Devoe,Gene}} |
Revision as of 12:53, 11 November 2013
Gene Devoe | |
Devoe in 1957 (from Bro. John Hamman's "Final Ace Routine") | |
Born | Eugene Zimmerman July 04, 1918 St. Louis |
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Died | December 27, 1989 (age 71) |
Known for | Owner of Devoe Magic Den |
Gene Devoe (1918-1989) bought the magic shop from Will Lindhorst and operated Devoe's Magic Den in downtown St. Louis where he started many a young magician into the magic art.
Biography
A true performer, he was always behind the counter with the latest trick and a story. Devoe also produced and manufactured several magic tricks under the Devoe name.
He was a master magician and showman, who entertained widely in the Midwest. As a magic dealer and leader in his profession, he was highly respected throughout the United States. He was co-founder of the Midwest Magic Jubilee and a long term, active leaders in SAM assembly 8 and IBM Ring One.
Awards and honors
He was awarded the St. Louis Magical Heritage Award in 1995 by IBM Ring One and SAM Assembly 8.
References
- Cover The Linking Ring 1961, November.
- Cover M-U-M 1963, May.
- Obit Genii 1989 October.
- History of Magic in St. Louis by Don Rataj (2011)