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Harry Blackstone Jr.

Harry Blackstone, Jr. (June 30, 1934 - May 14, 1997) was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on June 30th, 1934. He was the son of noted stage magician Harry Blackstone Sr., also known as "The Great Blackstone". As an infant, he was used in his father's act.

Rather than utilize the routines his father developed, Blackstone developed his own and modernized his performance.

He was an author, stage magician, and television performer. He received the Magician of the Year Award in 1979 and 1985. He appeared as a guest on the Johnny Carson Show, Donahue, and the Today Show.

Harry Blackstone Junior died May 14, 1997 in Loma Linda, California of pancreatic cancer.

Last updated: 05-13-2005 07:56:04