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Sargent
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John William Sargent (July 9, 1852 - September 24, 1920), born in Bangor, Maine, performed as Sargent the Merry Wizard.
| Sargent | |
| Born | July 09, 1852 Bangor, Maine |
|---|---|
| Died | September 24, 1920 (age 68) |
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
- Tributes to John William Sargent, MUM, Vol.10, No. 5 (October, 1920).