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Charles Leedy
| Charles Leedy | |
| Born | Charles Armor Leedy December 20, 1871 Sharon, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Died | October 6, 1945 (age 73) Youngstown, Ohio |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn cemetery |
Charles A. Leedy (1871-1945) was a magician, dancer, and newspaper columnist.
Biography
When Leedy was eight, the family moved to Youngstown, Ohio where his father, a baker, established a bakery. He was a boy magician at the age of 16, later working as a part time lyceum entertainer.
A member of the SAM, IBM and Youngstown Magic Club and a winner of 7 prizes in amateur contests. He was one of the founders of IBM Ring 2.
After retiring from performing, Leedy authored a humorous column in Youngstown Telegram called "Jibs and Jabs" [1]
Known as "Charley", he attended every IBM convention where he often appeared on programs as the M. C. [2]
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