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Revision as of 22:05, 29 October 2008
Harry Francis Willard (December 12, 1895 - June 28, 1970) was born in Clarksville, Texas. He was the son of a magician, Jim Michael Maroney (1853-1936), (changed later to Willard) who emigrated to California. Jim married his mother Lucy Mae Keaffer (of Spain) who performed with him under the stage name became Nellie Davenport.
At age 12, Harry left his father's show to join Christ Bros. Circus.
In 1915, Harry took over his father's show and became "Willard the Wizard". He toured throughout the southwest United States with his tent show. On the road during his prime, he traveled with up to 17 trucks and his circus-like tent could hold 2,000 people.
At one time there were three "Willard the Wizard" tent shows including his father Jim and his brother Tommy.
Magicians remember Harry best for his mastery of the Thumb Tie.
IBM Ring NO. 174 in Dallas, Texas is known as the Willard the Wizard Ring.
Special Genii issue on September, 1968.
Books
- Willard the Wizard by Bev Bergeron (1978)
