Thurston, Howard

Thurston, Howard

▪ American magician
born July 20, 1869, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
died April 13, 1936, Miami
 American magician who led the largest magic show in history.

      Thurston was originally a card manipulator and toured the world (1904–07) with a full-evening show. He returned to the United States to become successor to Harry Kellar, the leading American magician. For more than 20 years he toured with a three-hour show and became best-known for his large stage illusions, such as the “floating lady.” In 1931 he shortened his program to appear as the stage attraction at motion-picture theatres. He wrote My Life of Magic (1929).

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