Lloyd E. Jones (1906-1984) [1] was a magician, pharmacist, book dealer and publisher. [2] [3]
Born in Grass Valley, California, Jones moved to Oakland as a child.[ citation needed]
He was the proprietor of Magic Limited in Oakland, California from around 1941 until his death. His house organs were The Bat, Bat Jr., S.O.B. Jr. and finally Bat Droppings. [3]
He wrote book reviews for Genii Magazine under a column titled "Light From The Lamp" for many years and later in Tops. [3]
Jones served as the first President of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, [4] was a founding member and a president of the Oakland Magic Circle, helped to form the Magic Dealers Association and served as a national president of the Society of American Magicians. [5] [6]
In April 1981 he was made an Honorary Member of the Magic Collectors Association. [7]
He mentored younger magicians, such as Pete Biro, and published, edited, or wrote over 50 books on magic. [3]
...and the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, of which he was first president in 1933.
Lloyd E. Jones (1906-1984) [1] was a magician, pharmacist, book dealer and publisher. [2] [3]
Born in Grass Valley, California, Jones moved to Oakland as a child.[ citation needed]
He was the proprietor of Magic Limited in Oakland, California from around 1941 until his death. His house organs were The Bat, Bat Jr., S.O.B. Jr. and finally Bat Droppings. [3]
He wrote book reviews for Genii Magazine under a column titled "Light From The Lamp" for many years and later in Tops. [3]
Jones served as the first President of the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, [4] was a founding member and a president of the Oakland Magic Circle, helped to form the Magic Dealers Association and served as a national president of the Society of American Magicians. [5] [6]
In April 1981 he was made an Honorary Member of the Magic Collectors Association. [7]
He mentored younger magicians, such as Pete Biro, and published, edited, or wrote over 50 books on magic. [3]
...and the Pacific Coast Association of Magicians, of which he was first president in 1933.