Brother of Houdini is Named President of American Society

C.O. Hardeen, a brother of the late Houdini, was elected last night president of the Society of American Magicians at the close of their two-day national conference at the Hotel McAlpin. Mr. Hardeen, who lives in New York, succeeds Howard Thurston as president.

Other officers elected were:

james c. wobensmith of Philadelphia, first vice president.
frederick eugene powell of New Haven, second vice president.
harry rouclere of Ridgewood, N.J., incumbent, treasurer.
royal l. vilas of Bridgeport, Conn., incumbent, secretary.

Three hundred magicians attended the annual meeting.

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