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'''Herbert W. Fischer''' ( | '''Herbert W. Fischer''' (1903-1948) was a prominent Omaha Attorney who served as president of the [[Omaha Magical Society]] (assembly No. 7 of the [[Society of American Magicians]]) from 1932- 1944. | ||
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In 1956, the assembly began awarding the "Herbert Fischer Memorial" trophy at competitions.<ref>MUM,APRIL 1956</ref> | In 1956, the assembly began awarding the "Herbert Fischer Memorial" trophy at competitions.<ref>MUM,APRIL 1956</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:33, 17 March 2015
| Herbert W. Fischer | |
| Born | May 27, 1903 |
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| Died | December 16, 1948 (age 45) Shenendoah, Iowa |
| Resting place | Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park |
Herbert W. Fischer (1903-1948) was a prominent Omaha Attorney who served as president of the Omaha Magical Society (assembly No. 7 of the Society of American Magicians) from 1932- 1944.
Biography
Also a member of the I.B.M., he had a magic room in his home decorated in Egyptian decor which was frequent used for magic meetings. [1]
He died in an auto accident when on his way home from a show with his wife in Charter Oak, Iowa. They went over an embankment during a dense fog. His wife survived, but he died the next morning at the Shenandoah hospital.[2][3]
Honors
In 1956, the assembly began awarding the "Herbert Fischer Memorial" trophy at competitions.[4]
References