Canadian Magicians Archive -J-

James, Stewart1908 - 1996

(b. May 14, 1908 - d. November 5, 1996)

IBM #585, Order of Merlin Excelsior, member since -

July 1, 1926

Born: Courtright Ontario

Lived in same home "Aberystwyth"since 1917 except-

three years during WWII when he presented magic to

troops.

After the war, Stewart returned and cared for his -

invalid mother until her death at 97 in 1972.

From 1956 - 1977, Stewart delivered mail in the

Courtright area. He never married.

Stewart James has been recognized as one of the

greatest creative forces in magic. He originated

hundreds of tricks, most published in magazine and

books or released as marketed items.

Allan Slaight recently released "The James Files",

A four volume set of many unpublished,

Stewart James original effects.

Johnson, Rene (Irene)(See Lorraine, Rene)

Johnson, Sidney Richard(see Lorraine, Sid)

Jones, Aaron1975

r.Victoria British Columbia

All around magician performing stage/close-up/trade/escape and

mentalism acts.

1990 Victoria’s Young Magician of the Year, and

Victoria’s Comedy Magician of the Year in 1996.

Toured much of Canada and recently, Japan

Jury, Russell aprox 1896 - 1919

a.k.a. - JUREINA or J.R. Jureina

Born - Believed to be Charlottetown P.E.I.

Brother - G. Horace Jury (also Jureina's manager)

Sister - Perle Jury

Member - M.M.O.A. Society Of Magicians

Graduate - Chicago School of Magic

***Please note*** This listing is a work in progress

thanks to Gerald Jury, Jureina's nephew. Gerald has

sent some photos and a poster of JUREINA THE

GREAT RENOWNED MAGICIAN AND HAND-CUFF

KING.

From what we understand so far, Jureina (Russell

Jury), was a popular Canadian magician at the turn of

the century.

The poster Gerald provided has performances for 4

weeks in Montreal, 4 weeks in Toronto, 3 weeks in

Winnipeg and 3 weeks in Vancouver.

The photos we have of Jureina as a child indicate they

were taken in Charlottetown P.E.I..

We are currently working with Gerald to get more

information about this unique performer and as

information becomes available, I will update this

listing. Perle, (Jureina's sister) understood that Jureina

went on the road in his mid 20's when he died with the

bad flu of 1919 (during the plague). There was a scrap

book with press clippings and Theatre owner letters of

thanks which has gone missing.***

Jureina, J.R.(See Jury, Russell)