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Harry Blackstone, Sr.

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American magician and illusionist

United StatesLived 1885 to 1965 · aged 80
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Harry Bouton Blackstone was a famed stage magician and illusionist of the 20th century. Blackstone was born Harry Bouton in Chicago, Illinois. He began his career as a magician in his teens and was popular through World War II as a USO entertainer. He was often billed as The Great Blackstone.

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Image of the Great Blackstone in an ad for a performance in Seattle, 1922.Image of the Great Blackstone in an ad for a performance in Seattle, 1922.

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Harry Bouton Blackstone was a famed stage magician and illusionist of the 20th century. Blackstone was born Harry Bouton in Chicago, Illinois. He began his career as a magician in his teens and was popular through World War II as a USO entertainer. He was often billed as The Great Blackstone. His son Harry Blackstone Jr. also became a famous magician. Blackstone Sr. was aided by his younger brother, Pete Bouton, who was the stage manager in all his shows. Blackstone Sr. was married three times. Blackstone Jr. was his son by his second wife.

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United States
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Lived 1885 to 1965 · aged 80
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