Groundbreaking magician who popularized the art on television when he hosted The Magic Land of Allakazam on Saturday mornings in the 1960s. He also taught Bill Bixby for his role on The Magician and other Hollywood celebrities, including Johnny Carson. Wilson also served as the magic consultant on the episode of Columbo featuring Jack Cassidy as a magician. Wilson's wife, Nani Darnell, was his assistant, and his son Greg appeared with him on some of his later specials.
Age 91
RIP Mark Wilson
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Re: RIP Mark Wilson
I hadn't thought of him in years. I learned how to do that trick when I was about the age of the Cub Scout.
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Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
Teach a child to be polite and courteous in the home and, when he grows up, he'll never be able to drive in New Jersey.
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Re: RIP Mark Wilson
I watched that show regularly as a kid and even had one of his books. But I never got any good at magic.
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Re: RIP Mark Wilson
I disagree. Some of your games have been pure magic...franktangredi wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 1:49 pmI watched that show regularly as a kid and even had one of his books. But I never got any good at magic.
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Re: RIP Mark Wilson
Ditto. I was fascinated but could never master anything. My cousin Dennis was quite good, so I became his assistant for family parties.franktangredi wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 1:49 pmI watched that show regularly as a kid and even had one of his books. But I never got any good at magic.