About Harry Blackstone Jr.
Harry Bouton Blackstone Jr. (June 30, 1934 – May 14, 1997) was an American stage magician, author, and television performer. He is estimated to have pulled 80,000 rabbits from his sleeves and hats. == Early life == Blackstone was born in Three Rivers, Michigan and was the son of noted stage magician Harry Blackstone Sr. (also known as the Great Blackstone). As an infant, he was used as a prop in his father's act. == Career == In his performances, Blackstone used several of his father's tricks and illusions, including the "floating light bulb", "sawing a woman in half", and the "dancing handkerchief". His wife, Gay Blackstone, was his magician's assistant, keeping his performances running smoothly onstage and offstage. Blackstone created four levels (beginner to advanced) of magic kits that were the best selling in the field. In the early 1970s, he promoted a "PF Magic Wedge Kit" on a television commercial for PF Flyers sneakers, and he appeared on several commercials for Jiffy Pop popcorn.
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