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