Mark Wilson | |
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&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:Magic_Land_of_Allakazam_cast_1960.JPG) Wilson (center) as part of The Magic Land of Allakazam cast in 1960 | |
| Born | James Mark Wilson April 11, 1929[1] |
| Died | January 19, 2021 (aged 91)[1] Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Southern Methodist University |
| Occupation | Magician |
| Spouse | [2] |
James Mark Wilson (April 11, 1929 – January 19, 2021), known professionally as Mark Wilson, was an American magician and author. He was widely credited as the first major television magician, and in the process established the viability of illusion shows as a television format.[1]
- ^ a b c Barnes, Mike (March 8, 2021). "Mark Wilson, Magician on TV's 'The Magic Land of Allakazam,' Dies at 91". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Magical Ex-Dallasite to Rule 'AllaKazam' Land at WT Fair". Abilene Reporter-News. August 24, 1962. p. B1. Retrieved December 12, 2023 – via newspapers.com.