Harry Blackstone Sr.

Magician

Birthday September 27, 1885

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Three Rivers, MI

DEATH DATE Mar 16, 1965 (79)

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About

Known as The Great Blackstone, he was one of the most renowned magicians of his age.

Before Fame

A magic performance by Harry Kellar inspired him when he was a boy.

Trivia

His signature act involved sawing a woman in half with an electrical circular saw.

Family Life

He was born Harry Bouton, in Chicago, Illinois.

Associated With

Like Bob Hope, he toured with the USO during WW II, raising the spirits of our fighting men abroad.