Harry Blackstone Sr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harry Blackstone Sr.

American magician and illusionist

Date of Birth: 27-Sep-1885

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Date of Death: 16-Nov-1965

Profession: magician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Harry Bouton Blackstone (born Henry Boughton; September 27, 1885 – November 16, 1965) 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.