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Doug James Henning (Birth: May 3, 1947, Death: February 7, 2000 to Liver Disease) born in Winnipeg, Canada. A master magician, illusionist, and escape artist, he is credited with reviving the magic show as a form of mass entertainment in North America, beginning in the 1970s. Henning changed the image of the stage magician when he rejected such stereotypical costume accessories as the tuxedo, top hat, thin moustache, goatee and short hair. He opted instead for long hair, a bushy moustache, and bright multicoloured casual clothes, which gave him a distinctively flamboyant image.
Early career
Henning performed his first show at the age of 14 at the birthday party of a friend. He was inspired by his audience's spellbound reaction. Within a few months of placing an ad in a local newspaper, he launched a series of performances on local television in Toronto, and as an entertainer at parties. He graduated from McMaster University with studies in psychology and perception.
Career as Magician
Shortly after college, Henning was awarded a Canada Council for the Arts Grant. The terms of the grant required Henning to study magic. He did so, travelling to view firsthand the talents of magic greats like Slydini and Dai Vernon. More on [ Doug Henning ]
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