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John Booth

1912 – 2009

American magician and author

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About John Booth

Lived 1912 – 2009 (aged 97). John Booth was an American magician, known for Magic (illusion).

Awards

In 1937, early in his career, Booth was given the Sphinx Award in category of Professional Magician from the magazine The Sphinx. The award was given for his notable "Can You Tie It?" effect submitted to and published in an earlier issue of the magazine, and noted its novelty and the subtlety of its methodology. He was also honored by being added to the Society of American Magicians' Hall of Fame.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Magic (illusion)
Also known as
John Nicholls Booth

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Booth's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Booth?

American magician and author (1912-2009)

When was John Booth born?

John Booth was born on 7 August 1912 in Meadville.

When did John Booth die?

John Booth died on 11 November 2009 in Los Alamitos.

What was John Booth's occupation?

John Booth was a magician.

What was John Booth known for?

John Booth was known for Magic (illusion).

What nationality was John Booth?

John Booth was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Booth

· Wikidata: Q16018482

· DBpedia: John Booth (magician)

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