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'''Gene Devoe''' (1918-1989) bought the magic shop from [[Will Lindhorst]] and operated Devoe's Magic Den in downtown [[St. Louis]] where he started many a young magician into the magic art. A true performer, he was always behind the counter with the latest trick and a story. Devoe also produced and manufactured several magic tricks under the Devoe name. | '''Gene Devoe''' (1918-1989) bought the magic shop from [[Will Lindhorst]] and operated Devoe's Magic Den in downtown [[St. Louis]] where he started many a young magician into the magic art. | ||
== Biography== | |||
A true performer, he was always behind the counter with the latest trick and a story. Devoe also produced and manufactured several magic tricks under the Devoe name. | |||
He was a master magician and showman, who entertained widely in the Midwest. As a magic dealer and leader in his profession, he was highly respected throughout the United States. He was co-founder of the [[Midwest Magic Jubilee]] and a long term, active leaders in [[SAM]] assembly 8 and [[IBM Ring One]]. | He was a master magician and showman, who entertained widely in the Midwest. As a magic dealer and leader in his profession, he was highly respected throughout the United States. He was co-founder of the [[Midwest Magic Jubilee]] and a long term, active leaders in [[SAM]] assembly 8 and [[IBM Ring One]]. | ||
Revision as of 07:53, 11 November 2013
| Gene Devoe | |
 Devoe in 1957 (from Bro. John Hamman's "Final Ace Routine") | |
| Born | Eugene Zimmerman July 04, 1918 St. Louis |
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| Died | December 27, 1989 (age 71) |
| Known for | Owner of Devoe Magic Den |
Gene Devoe (1918-1989) bought the magic shop from Will Lindhorst and operated Devoe's Magic Den in downtown St. Louis where he started many a young magician into the magic art.
Biography
A true performer, he was always behind the counter with the latest trick and a story. Devoe also produced and manufactured several magic tricks under the Devoe name.
He was a master magician and showman, who entertained widely in the Midwest. As a magic dealer and leader in his profession, he was highly respected throughout the United States. He was co-founder of the Midwest Magic Jubilee and a long term, active leaders in SAM assembly 8 and IBM Ring One.
Awards and honors
He was awarded the St. Louis Magical Heritage Award in 1995 by IBM Ring One and SAM Assembly 8.
References
- Cover The Linking Ring 1961, November.
- Cover M-U-M 1963, May.
- Obit Genii 1989 October.
- History of Magic in St. Louis by Don Rataj (2011)