Charles A. Leedy

Throw Out Card

1930

Memorbilia, Ephemera

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Genre

Magic

Plot

Charles A. Leedy - Throw Out Card

Magician, Minstrel And Humorist.
Condition: Good.

Details

Extras	Rare

Personal

Owner	Bryan-Keith Taylor
Location	Magic Library (Home)
Index	2462
Added Date	Jul 01, 2017 03:06:54
Modified Date	Mar 29, 2026 19:42:18

Value

Book Condition	Very Good

Notes

Charles Armor Leedy

Born
Charles Armor Leedy
Sharon, Pennsylvania

Died
Youngstown, Ohio

Resting place
Forest Lawn cemetery

Charles A. Leedy was a magician, dancer, and newspaper columnist.

When Leedy was eight, the family moved to Youngstown, Ohio where his father, a baker, established a bakery. He was a boy magician at the age of 16, later working as a part time lyceum entertainer.

A member of the SAM, IBM and Youngstown Magic Club and a winner of 7 prizes in amateur contests. He was one of the founders of IBM Ring 2.

After retiring from performing, Leedy authored a humorous column in Youngstown Telegram called "Jibs and Jabs" [1]

Known as "Charley", he attended every IBM convention where he often appeared on programs as the M. C. [2]

References
1.? Who's Who in Magic, Sphinx, March 1931
2.? Obit, Tops, November 1945