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| Jimmy Rogers | |
| Born | James Rogers March 19, 1902 London, England |
|---|---|
| Died | August 21, 1980 (age 78) |
Jimmy Rogers (1902-1980), grandson of actor Jimmy Rogers, was a semi-professional magician starting in 1930.
Biography
He became first interested in magic from watching Chung Ling Soo perform. [1]
He worked for a number of years for the Moss and Stoll Circuits, before branching out with his solo Dove act, specializing in private dinner parties.
Rogers was a Life Member of the Magicians' Club (1930) and a founding member of the Southend Sorcerers' Society.[2]
References
- ↑ Tricks That Mystify by Will Goldston (1934)
- ↑ Obit, Magic Circular, October/November 1980