Age, Biography and Wiki
James McManus was born on 15 January, 1986 in Manhattan, New York, is an American writer, teacher, and poker player. Discover James McManus's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?
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38 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
15 January 1986 |
| Birthday |
15 January |
| Birthplace |
Manhattan, New York |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous writer with the age 38 years old group.
James McManus Height, Weight & Measurements
At 38 years old, James McManus height is 186 cm and Weight 91 kg.
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186 cm |
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91 kg |
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Who Is James McManus's Wife?
His wife is Eshia Mulligan (m. 2011)
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| Wife |
Eshia Mulligan (m. 2011) |
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Not Available |
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James McManus Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James McManus worth at the age of 38 years old? James McManus’s income source is mostly from being a successful writer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated James McManus's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
writer |
James McManus Social Network
Timeline
He made the final table of the Main Event, finishing in 5th place and winning $247,760.
He credited his success in the tournament to the book Championship No-Limit & Pot-Limit Hold'em (ISBN 1-58042-127-X) by T. J. Cloutier and Tom McEvoy.
He was born to Kevin Joseph McManus (1927-1989) and Mary Agnes (née Madden) (1928-2016), both of Irish descent.
McManus pursued undergraduate degrees from Loyola University Chicago and University of Illinois Chicago.
James "Jim" McManus (born March 22, 1951) is an American teacher, writer and poker player living in Kenilworth, Illinois.
He is a professor in the Master of Fine Arts program for writers at the Art Institute of Chicago.
McManus is best known as the author of the book Positively Fifth Street: Murderers, Cheetahs, and Binion's World Series of Poker (ISBN 0-374-23648-8).
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974 and a Master of Arts degree in 1977, both from UIC.
He teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as the history section of Harvard's new online poker university.
The book is based on his trip to Las Vegas to cover the progress of women in the 2000 World Series of Poker (WSOP) and the death of Ted Binion.
He used his advance to enter a satellite tournament for entry into the main event, defeating the likes of Hasan Habib to qualify for the seat.
His Esquire article on stem cell research was featured in The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2005 and was a finalist for the National Magazine Award.
He has been the poker columnist of the New York Times and currently writes the history column for Card Player.
He has spoken about the game at Yale, Harvard, Google, Goldman Sachs, and on numerous media outlets.
His work has also appeared in The Best American Poetry, Best American Magazine Writing, Best American Sports Writing, Best American Political Writing, Best Erotic Writing in Modern Fiction, The New Kings of Nonfiction, Richter 858, The Book of Irish American Poetry, and other anthologies.
He has received the Peter Lisagor Award for Sports Journalism, fellowships from the Guggenheim and Rockefeller foundations, and other awards.
McManus made the quarter-finals of the 2006 National Heads-Up Poker Championship, where he was eliminated by Ferguson.
McManus continues to play live poker when not teaching and raising two young daughters with his second wife, Jennifer Arra.
As of 2012, his total live tournament winnings exceed $760,000.
He has also written for The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Harper's Magazine, and The New Yorker among others.
