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William W. Larsen, Sr.
William Walter Larsen (December 31, 1904 - July 5, 1953) was born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Died of a cerebral hemmorage due to alcoholism.
He gave up a practice as a criminal attorney in Pasadena, California to be an entertainer at resort hotels.
He was the founder and editor of Genii with his wife Gerrie Larsen. He also created the idea of a "magician's club" which his two sons William Larsen, Jr. and Milt Larsen eventually brought to life as The Magic Castle. Bill and Milt also created the "It's Magic" stage shows.
J. Mark Hall was a pseudonym he used when publishing routines in Genii during the 1930s.[1]
References
- Genii 1998 September (Larsen's Farewell Issue)