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Jess L. Springer

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Jess L. Springer
BornApril 18, 1880
New Philadelphia, Ohio
DiedMay 11, 1933 (age 53)
New Philadelphia, Ohio
Resting placeEast Avenue Cemetery

Jess L. Springer (1880-1933) was a part-time professional magician that did full evening, club and vaudeville shows.[1]

Biography

When 18 years, he joined the publicity staff of the John Robinson Circus. Later, he was with the Sun Brothers Circus and then with the Swain Theatrical Troupe for six years.

He retired from circus business and became interested in magic about 1916. He was the publicity director for the World Wide Magicians Society.

He became a member of the I. B. M. in 1926 and attended every convention.[2]

References

  1. Who's Who in Magic, Sphinx, October, 1931
  2. Obit, Linking Ring, June 1933