Imp Smith
(1894 - November 15th, 1963)
William N. "Imp" Smith was an American magician, emcee and author. He became interested in magic at age eight, began performing magic at 12, and turned professional at age 21. He was originally a cabinet-maker. He played nightclubs, fairs and carnivals as a magician and ventriloquist, with an emphasis on comedy.
He was the president of the Baltimore Assembly of the Society of American Magicians (SAM). He was always in demand as a master of ceremonies for magic performances in the Baltimore vicinity. He was on the cover of the August, 1962 issue of M-U-M.
