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Jimmy Yoshida
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Jimmy Yoshida | |
Born | James K. Yoshida 1920 Honolulu, Hawaii |
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Died | July 3, 2011 |
Jimmy Yoshida (1920-2011) was a magic dealer and magician, performing as Tengu, in Hawaii.[1]
Biography
He started a magic shop and a magic school on the island of Oahu, becoming known as the "Godfather of Magic" in the islands. He continue to perform until he was 81.[2][3][4]
Awards and honors
- Elected into the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame.
References
- ↑ Magician of the Month, MUM, April 1982 (cover)
- ↑ http://www.geniimagazine.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=249898
- ↑ http://www.khon2.com/news/local/story/Hawaiis-Godfather-of-Magic-dies/e5VuboFpC0mV6LWVBboqpw.cspx
- ↑ Obit, Magic Magazine, August 2011