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Sargent
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(Redirected from John William Sargent)
- For magician, illusionist, actor and manager known as "The Wizard of the South", see H. J. Sargent (1843-1896).
| Sargent | |
| Born | John William Sargent July 09, 1852 Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|
| Died | September 24, 1920 (age 68) Richmond, New York |
John William Sargent (July 9, 1852 - September 24, 1920), born in Bangor, Maine, performed as Sargent the Merry Wizard.
Biography
Sargent also wrote articles for Mahatma and was elected as the second president of the Society of American Magicians (1905-06).
A few years before his death, he was secretary to Harry Houdini.
Honors
- Cover of Mahatma Vol 2, No. 1 (July 1898).
References
- M-U-M, Vol. 10, No. 4, September 1920, John William Sargent "Number Nine", page 4
- M-U-M, Vol. 10, No. 5, October 1920, A Tribute to John William Sargent, by Henry R. Evans, page 21
- Cover, The Sphinx, Vol. 19, Vol. 9, November 1920, JOHN WILLIAM SARGENT, page 283
- The Linking Ring, Vol. 19, No. 5, July 1939, THE AMATEUR AND MAGIC, by Dr. Henry R. Evans, page 355
- M-U-M, Vol. 91, No. 9, February 2002, The Mystery of the Golden Gate, Chapter 5 – John W. Sargent, page 43
