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James built many props for me over the years for my shows.
Mario Manzini
August 20, 2025 | Other
Tomahawk, Wisconsin
James T. Sommers, of Tomahawk Trail, Round Lake Heights, IL, passed away on August 19, 2018, in his sleep. Jim had been ill for some time. He is preceded in death by his devoted and beloved wife, Janine. He is survived by his stepson, Erwin Schulz, of Englewood, FL, and his cousin, Katherine...
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Mario Manzini
August 20, 2025 | Other
Uncle Jimmy we are saddened with your passing. You would entertain us for hours of fascinating conversations of your career, travels, inventions and the history of our family in the circus. You were a very thoughtful uncle and we loved you dearly. You are missed.
Kathy Fengler Mullens
April 29, 2019 | Lakeland, FL
My deepest sympathies to the family of Jim Sommers. I never personally met him, but have followed his career and have enjoyed his wonderful magical creations. May God bless Jim, and may He give comfort to you all during this difficult time.
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Jeffrey DayPresident - IBM, RING16Memphis, Tennessee
Jeffrey Day
August 29, 2018 | Memphis, TN
Jim Simmers may his magic and friendship be held in the highest esteem
Tom Holbrook
August 26, 2018 | Elgin, IL
Jim Simmers,
A magician's magician. A creative man who was always willing to help, advise, create, inspire,...
Jim could be seen at nearly ALL of the important magic events.
Known and highly respected Jim's importance to magic and fellow magicians was held in very high esteem. His passing is a GREAT loss to the entire magic community.
May his magic live on and on and his name spoken in love and fondness.
God Bless him for everything he created, built,...
Tom Holbrook
August 26, 2018 | Elgin, IL
Mario Manzini
August 26, 2018 | Columbia, MO