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'''Charon''' (1884-1951), an mechanical engineer by profession, began his career as a magician in [[Washington, D. C.]], where he was a popular club and society entertainer for a number of years.<ref>History of Conjuring and Magic by Henry Ridgely Evans (1928)</ref> | '''Charon''' (b.1884-d.1951), an mechanical engineer by profession, began his career as a magician in [[Washington, D. C.]], where he was a popular club and society entertainer for a number of years.<ref>History of Conjuring and Magic by Henry Ridgely Evans (1928)</ref> | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:16, 3 August 2024
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| Born | LeRoy McCafferty August 3, 1884 Vincennes, Indiana |
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| Died | February 22, 1951 (age 66) Waterbury, Connecticut |
Charon (b.1884-d.1951), an mechanical engineer by profession, began his career as a magician in Washington, D. C., where he was a popular club and society entertainer for a number of years.[1]
Biography
He also toured for many years as "The Great Le Roi". He and his wife assisted Frederick Eugene Powell at times.[2]
He was a member of SAM No. 29 and served as President of the IBM Ring No. 47 in Connecticut.[3] After retiring from vaudeville work, "Mac" continued doing magic as a club performer in the New England area.[4]
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