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7 unusual facts about Harry Blackstone


Harry Blackstone

Harry Blackstone, Jr. (1934–1997), a popular stage magician and television performer of the late 20th century

Harry Blackstone, Sr. (1885–1965), a famous American magician known as "The Great Blackstone" and father of Harry Blackstone, Jr.

Harry Blackstone, Jr.

Dutch illusionist Hans Klok and Darren Romeo perform the famous "Blackstone Floating Light Bulb" illusion under a licensing agreement with Blackstone Magik Enterprises Inc.

Blackstone's PBS's Square One TV, where he used magic tricks to teach mathematics to young people was a favorite of his.

Blackstone was born Harry Bouton Blackstone Jr. in Three Rivers, Michigan, the son of noted stage magician Harry Bouton Blackstone, Sr. (also known as "The Great Blackstone").

Jim O'Rear

O’Rear began his professional career as a magician working on stage with magicians including David Copperfield and Harry Blackstone, Jr. He then trained as an actor at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

Simon Lovell

Fantasma's training DVD also includes scenes from well-known magicians such as Harry Houdini and Harry Blackstone, Sr..



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