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Title
D83549-18
Date(s)
- 1954-06-29 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Studio portrait of John Hreha. John Hreha, in tuxedo, posed for a studio portrait on June 29, 1954, with a toy skunk in his hands. Mr. Hreha married the former LaMoyne Barcott, whose family were long-time prominent restaurateurs. Both he and LaMoyne were also avid magicians who had won the best comedy act award at the 1953 Convention of Pacific Coast Association of Magicians. He performed under the professional name of "John Jay"; comedy, magic and ventriloquism were offered in his act. The "Vanishing Skunk" starred in many of his performances. (TNT ad 11-20-54, p. 3)
Hreha, John; Toys; Magicians; Tuxedoes;