Background
Rainho, James was born on August 6, 1930 in Portugal. Came to the United States, 1939. Son of Manuel and Augusta (Simoes) Rainho.
Entertainer magic company executive
Rainho, James was born on August 6, 1930 in Portugal. Came to the United States, 1939. Son of Manuel and Augusta (Simoes) Rainho.
Degree in electronics, Massachusetts School Electronics, 1956.
Professional musician, mentalist, Medford, Massachusetts, since 1946. President Atlantic Electronics, Cambridge, 1956-1960, James Rainho Products, Medford, since 1962, Simplex Magic, Medford, since 1962, Creative Concepts Factory, Medford, since 1984, Abra-Kadabra Magic Systems, Medford, since 1987.
Treasurer Manuel Roger Associates, Inc., Cambridge, since 1970. Board director Medford Youth Soccer Association, Inc., since 1976, Medford Community Cablevision, 1987. Served with United States Army, 1950-1952, Korea.
Member International Brotherhood Magicians (local president since 1987), Society of America Magicians, Magic Dealers Association, Psychic Entertainers Association.
Married Alice Ruth Costa, June 26, 1955. Children: Donna, Diane, Stephen, Rachel.