J. B. Bobo (11 February 1910 in Texarkana, Texas – 12 September 1996)J. B. Bobo (1910–1996) - Encyclopedia of Arkansas
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most known for his work and writing in the arena of coin magic. His work entitled ''Modern Coin Magic'' (originally published in 1952) is still considered today to be a core reference by most magicians. He also wrote ''Watch This One!'', a collection of magical effects performable with small objects. He once disappointed a young crowd due to having a car accident while attempting to drive to a show at Howell Elementary in Springhill, La. Bobo's great-grandfather was Jean Beaubeaux who, when immigrating to America, was induced to spell his name 'Bobo', a phonetic transliteration of the French Beaubeaux into English.

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Biography at The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture
1910 births 1996 deaths American magicians Writers from Texas Coin magic {{magic-stub