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Harry Blackstone Jr.

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Harry Blackstone, Jr. (June 30, 1934May 14, 1997) was an author, stage magician, and television performer. He received the Magician of the Year Award in 1979 and 1985. He appeared as a guest on the Johnny Carson Show, Donahue, and The Today Show. His performances were also a regular feature in the Square One Television PBS series.

He was born in Three Rivers, Michigan on June 30 1934, the son of noted stage magician Harry Blackstone, Sr., also known as "The Great Blackstone". As an infant, he was used in his father's act. Rather than utilize the routines his father developed, Blackstone developed his own and modernized his performance.

Blackstone lived in Redlands, California for many years. He died May 14 1997 in Loma Linda, California due to complications arising from pancreatic cancer. The Performing Arts Theater at Redlands East Valley High School is now named in his honor.