Doug Henning

Magician

Birthday May 3, 1947

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Winnipeg, Canada

DEATH DATE Feb 7, 2000 (52)

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About

TV magician and escape artist who brought Merlin to Broadway and became known for his groovy mustache and rainbow-colored clothes.

Before Fame

He performed his fist magic show at age fourteen at a friend's birthday party and was convinced to continue in the profession because of the audience's reaction.

Trivia

Before learning magic, he studied human psychology in school in order to understand how humans perceive things.

Family Life

He married Debby Douillard in 1981.

Associated With

Harry Houdini blazed the trail ahead of him.