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He was also noted for his construction of magical props, and was known as the "King of [[Feather Flowers]]". | He was also noted for his construction of magical props, and was known as the "King of [[Feather Flowers]]". | ||
After settling in New Bedford, | After settling in New Bedford, Massachsetts in 1949, Diavolino became a member of the [[Magic Wand Club]] of New Bedford and came out of "retirement" in 1949 to perform magic for organizations in his local area.<ref>Obit,Linking Ring, Apr 1966</ref> | ||
{{References}} | {{References}}The reffered to New Bedford is in Massachusetts. | ||
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| Born | Jose Avelino da Silva circa 1887 Ilha do Faial, Azores, Portugal |
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| Died | March of 1966 (age 78) North Fairhaven, Massachusetts |
Diavolino (c.1887-1966) was the stage name of escape artist and magician Joseph Sylvia.[1]
Biography
After moving to the United States, Sylvia, began his career in magician 1908 at the age of 21 when he jumped hand-cuffed, into the Acushnet River from the Fairhaven Bridge. He was active in magic for more than fifty years,
He was also noted for his construction of magical props, and was known as the "King of Feather Flowers".
After settling in New Bedford, Massachsetts in 1949, Diavolino became a member of the Magic Wand Club of New Bedford and came out of "retirement" in 1949 to perform magic for organizations in his local area.[2]
References
The reffered to New Bedford is in Massachusetts.