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'''Omar Yama''', a printer, founded the [[Society of American Amateur Magicians]] (later | '''Omar Yama''', a printer, founded the [[Society of American Amateur Magicians]] (later renamed the Secret Association of American Magicians) in Syracuse, New York in 1917. | ||
Yama was also the editor of their magazine, [[ORESTO]].<ref>Magicol No. 18</ref> Yama was also a member number 188 of the [[National Conjurers Association]] for which served as Associate Editor for their [[N.C.A. Digest]] as well as the printer. | Yama was also the editor of their magazine, [[ORESTO]].<ref>Magicol No. 18</ref> Yama was also a member number 188 of the [[National Conjurers Association]] for which served as Associate Editor for their [[N.C.A. Digest]] as well as the printer. | ||
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| Omar Yama | |
| Born | George Lamphere |
|---|---|
| Flourished | 1910s - 1920s |
Omar Yama, a printer, founded the Society of American Amateur Magicians (later renamed the Secret Association of American Magicians) in Syracuse, New York in 1917.
Yama was also the editor of their magazine, ORESTO.[1] Yama was also a member number 188 of the National Conjurers Association for which served as Associate Editor for their N.C.A. Digest as well as the printer.
The February, 1922 issue of Sphinx reported: "Among the most welcome visitors during the past month were ... Omar Yama, late of Syracuse, N.Y."
References
- ↑ Magicol No. 18