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Sam Cramer

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Sam Cramer
BornSeptember 28, 1904
Poland
Died1995
Montreal

Sam Cramer (1904-1995), was a pioneer dealer in magic in Canada and circulated perhaps tine first magical catalog and monthly "broadcaster" of magical news.

Biography

Cramer was a charter member of S.A.M. Maple Leaf Assembly No. 58.

He first became interestedin magic in the early twenties while homesteading during the long evenings in northern Saskatchewan. Cramer began performing at country fairs and church halls. He would work his way up and down the California coast.

References

  • Cover, M-U-M, Vol. 56, No. 9, February 1967, SAM CRAMER, magician-of-the-month, by Leslie P. Guest, page 6
  • Cover, Genii Magazine, Vol. 32, No. 12, August 1968, Our Cover, Sam Cramer of Montreal, page 544