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| − | ''' | + | '''H. J. Sargent''' (1843-1896) was a magician, illusionist, actor and manager. |
| − | + | As a young man he made his professional debut as utility actor at the Boston Theatre during the season 1858. Shortly afterwards he went into the mercantile business and in 1861 went to New York City. At the breaking out of the [[American Civil War]] he enlisted in the 14th Regiment and served for three years. | |
| − | In the | + | In 1864 he returned to the stage as a magician, and made a tour of the United States. He then managed a number of traveling troupes and in 1869 he became lessee and manager of the [[Lyceum]] Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts. |
| − | + | In 1875 Sargent was engaged by [[Robert Heller]] to accompany him to California, and take the management of his business. | |
| − | + | Mr. Sargent also returned to England where he would died in extreme poverty. | |
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| Born | January 1, 1843 Machiasport, Maine |
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| Died | February 5, 1896 (age 53) Leeds, England |
H. J. Sargent (1843-1896) was a magician, illusionist, actor and manager.
As a young man he made his professional debut as utility actor at the Boston Theatre during the season 1858. Shortly afterwards he went into the mercantile business and in 1861 went to New York City. At the breaking out of the American Civil War he enlisted in the 14th Regiment and served for three years.
In 1864 he returned to the stage as a magician, and made a tour of the United States. He then managed a number of traveling troupes and in 1869 he became lessee and manager of the Lyceum Theatre in Boston, Massachusetts.
In 1875 Sargent was engaged by Robert Heller to accompany him to California, and take the management of his business.
Mr. Sargent also returned to England where he would died in extreme poverty.
