Jim Alfredson has Died

[Richard Kaufman]

Just got the lousy news that my friend Jim Alfredson died this morning. He'd been in dicey health for quite a few years, but still made it to many collector's and history conferences.

He was a swell guy who would occasionally post here and he will be missed.

[Dustin Stinett]

That is lousy news. He was a lovely man. My condolences to his family and many friends.

[David Stahl]

This is really sad news.

I have many fond memories of Jim over the past thirty some years. I will miss sharing a laugh or two with Jim, while enjoying a beverage after a day full of lectures at our collectors conventions.

RIP Jim. I will miss you.

[Andrew Pinard]

So sorry to hear that. Jim was the guest of honor at The Yankee Gathering in 2012 and was always interested in helping out others interested in magic history and collecting. I had the great pleasure of spending some time with him in 2012 and truly enjoyed our time together.

He will be deeply missed...

[Jim Klodzen]

....great person.

[Kevin Connolly]

Jim Alfredson was a great guy. I knew him for 30 years. The stories he told me and the laughs we had are too numerous to remember.(And better than most lectures you could have attened) All I know is that he befriended a young Houdini collector many years ago and that I am grateful for.

I will miss you Most Illustrious One.

Kevin Connolly