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James L. Holmes

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James L. Holmes
BornFebruary 5, 1892
Bradford, England
DiedOctober 15, 1980 (age 88)
Ansonia, Connecticut
Resting placePine Grove Cemetery

James L. Holmes (1892-1980), known as "Jimmy", was Dean of International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring #59, an early Society of American Magicians member, and one of the fifty members at the time belonging to the New Haven Magical Society.

Biography

Holmes continued to perform as a magician until a short time before his death, after having retired from his regular employment for over seventeen years. He had served with the American Army in World War I in both France and Germany. He often contributed to magic magazines, and was an expert teacher of baton twirling.[1] [2][3]

References

  1. obit, Abra, June 21, 1980
  2. Magic Circular JANUARY/FEBRUARY, 1978 page 81
  3. Obit, Genii 1980 November