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Joseph Garofalo
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| Joseph Garofalo | |
 Cover of Genii (1951) | |
| Born | Joseph F. Garofalo circa 1899 New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Died | January 11, 1979 (age 79) |
Joe Garofalo (1899-1979), a clothier and real estate broker, served as president of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians in 1951.[1]
Biography
During World War II, he performed at USO shows and war bond benefits.
Garofalo built a magic theater in the basement of his hillside home in San Jose, California. He was a member of the San Jose Mystic 13, where he was known as "Uncle Joe" to some of the members. [2]
References
- ↑ Cover, Genii 1951 July
- ↑ Obit, Genii 1979 March