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James W. Farney
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Born | November 5, 1908 Springfield, Illinois |
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Died | March 6, 1950 (age 41) Rock Island, Illinois |
Resting place | Calvary Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois |
James W. Farney (1908-1950) was a super market manager and amateur magician.
Biography
Farney was a Past President of the Quad City Society of Magicians in Davenport, Iowa, (I.B.M. Ring No. 11). He also served as Chaplain of the organization at the time of his death.[1]
He was prominent in magical activities in that Quad-City area, particularly as a magical MC. He owned an extensive library of magic books.</ref>Tops, April 1950</ref>[2]
References
- ↑ Broken Wand, Linking Ring, April 1950
- ↑ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=103107125