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'''Robert (Bob) Bailey''' (?-1941), The Londonderry Wizard, served as President of the [[Oakland Magic Circle]] and as secretary of the [[P.C.A.M.]] | '''Robert (Bob) Bailey''' (?-1941), The Londonderry Wizard, served as President of the [[Oakland Magic Circle]] and as secretary of the [[P.C.A.M.]]. As a semi-professional magician, he performed at clubs, lodges, schools, and social gatherings. | ||
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| Robert S. Bailey | |
| Born | Robert S. Bailey ? Londonderry, Ireland |
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| Died | August 30, 1941 |
Robert (Bob) Bailey (?-1941), The Londonderry Wizard, served as President of the Oakland Magic Circle and as secretary of the P.C.A.M.. As a semi-professional magician, he performed at clubs, lodges, schools, and social gatherings.
Biography
Bailey learned his magic when a boy and specialized in sleight of hand and small effects. He fought against "exposing" and voiced his opinion through letter writing to combat it. A long time member of the IBM, he was a contributor to the Linking Ring. [1]
Bailey, a veteran of World War I, died from a heart attack the same day fellow amateur of the Northwest,Vincent Lynch was killed by a hit and run driver.[2]
References
- ↑ Obit, Linking Ring, October 1941
- ↑ Obit, Genii 1941 October