J. B. Bobo

J. B. Bobo was a magician most known for his work and writing in the arena of coin magic.
His work entitled Modern Coin Magic 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, Louisiana.
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.

Career

After Bobo was born in Texarkana, Texas, he moved with his family to Ontario, Canada. In Winsdor, Canada, his father operated a restaurant. J.B. Bobo began to be interested in coin magic when he was taught a coin trick by another magician, and he had his first performance in the Winsdor Theatre. After he finished highschool, he became a carpenter, later he became a free lance window display decorator. During that time, he also performed magic for different local events. Bobo married Lillian Carlow and gave her a role in his act. When they got more successful, they had up to 400-450 shows per year. J.B. Bobo died with 86 years and was buried at East Memorial Gardens cemetery, Texarkana, Arkansas.

Publications

Modern Coin Magic The New Modern Coin Magic Watch This One!

''The Bobo Magic Show''