Magician," "The New Mickey Mouse Club" and "Hart to Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," the NBC pilot of "Mandrake, the Show Starring Johnny Carson," "The Arsenio Hall Show," "The Today Show," "The Oprah Winfrey Show," "The Tonight Guest on numerous other television shows such as "Donahue," "The Magic specials (one for PBS and two for HBO). Magician Harry Blackston Jr then set his sights on television. Manila, Philippines during December, 1990 Lausanne, Switzerland in July,ġ991 Madrid, Spain, in May, 1992 and Buenos Aires, Argentina, in June, Room only audiences in its world-wide tours, most recently performing in His show continued to receive rave reviews and standing Presented the longest running magic and illusion show in the history of and setting box office records in 16 major cities, he arrivedĪt the Majestic Theater on Broadway, where to unanimous rave reviews he Magician Harry Blackstone Jr proved the popularity of this modern approach in 1980, when after Injecting a modern, innovative presentation that is very much of the present, This magnificent art to even higher levels, building on what has gone before, "What I am undertaking is the challenging, but delightful task of bringing Of the present, of the future and of his own creation. With a presentation that was not only reverent of the past, but very much Not merely innovation, but transcending the stage barrier to touch his audiences The art of magic into something both uniquely and arrestingly modern, injecting Magician Harry Blackstone Jr's frightening Buzzsawįar from satisfied with repeating the feats of his father, magician Harry Blackstone Jr developed With his father's guidance and encouragement. Handkerchief, and the frightening Buzzsaw, all of which he learned and perfected Illusions as The Floating Light Bulb, The Vanishing Birdcage, The Dancing Grew up learning the elements of his exacting craft. Under the master's watchful eye, young Harry One other from the entertainment- industry, Bob Hope.īorn in Colon, Michigan, "The Magic Capitol of the World", Magician Harry Blackston Jr'sĬareer in magic began at the age of six months, appearing and disappearing Since the College'sįounding in 1936, there have been only 14 other honorary members including On Jmagician Harry Blackstone Jr was madeĪn honorary member of the International College of Surgeons. Magicians in history, including his father. Of the coveted "Star of Magic" an honor bestowed to only 11 other Of Magical Arts at the Hollywood Magic Castle. He and his wife, Gay, are Honorary Life Members of the Academy Magical Arts, Magician Harry Blacksont Jr was the "International Ambassador of Magic"įor both the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherhood Named 'The Magician of the Year" in 19 by the Academy of Masters Fellowship, presented by the Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences. In March, 1994, magician Harry Blackstone Jr was named a recipient of the prestigious No magician in history has been more honored by his peers than magician Harry Blackstone JR. Showroom headliner, a TV personality, a teacher, a father, and the creatorĪnd performer of the longest running magic and illusion show ever to play Magician Harry Blackstone was an author, an actor, an inventor, a casino The son did a great deal more than merely following in his magician father'sįootsteps. Led the art of stage magic and illusion to heights never achieved before Of The Great Magician Blackstone, America's legendary creative magical genius who Magician Harry Blackstone Jr was the gifted son and professional heir With him the legacy of an American theatrical tradition that dated back passed away, however his magic remains in our hearts and minds.Įvery time magician Harry Blackstone stepped on stage for a performance, he brought "is regarded as one of the finest magicians in the country - the leadingĮxample of the formal tradition of grand illusion." Today, Harry Blackstone "Harry Blackstone," says Calvin Trillin in The New Yorker, This page is sponsored by one of our own magicians Dick Brookz (Bravo the Great), who is one of America's best magicians for all kinds of events from children's birthday parties for all kinds of kids, even those of celebrities, to walk around and stage shows for families, adults and corporations.īravo the magician, one of the countries top magicians and entertainers. This includes Harry Blackstone, Jr, who advised and lectured for us. MAGIC ESCAPES Many of top magicians in thee world stared in our club and shows. Blackstone, Harry: Houdini Magic, escape artist, magician.
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