Doug Henning single-handedly resurrected the “magic” of the performing arts, entertaining more people than any other magician in history. His career began in Toronto when he and former classmate, Ivan Reitman staged the box office sensation Spellbound in 1973. The production became The Magic Show, which ran for nearly five years on Broadway, and featured Henning performing classic illusions in a contemporary style that would transform the magic world forever. Henning had eight NBC specials and three shows on Broadway including Merlin, which was nominated for five Tony Awards. Henning was also the first magician to headline his own show in Las Vegas and he performed regularly at Caesar’s Palace and the MGM Grand. Sadly, Doug Henning died on February 17, 2000, at the premature age 52.
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