Gay Blackstone | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 27, 1952 |
| Occupation | Magician |
| Spouse(s) | Harry Blackstone Jr. (m. 1974; died 1997) |
| Website | www.blackstonemagic.com |
Gay Blackstone (born March 27, 1952) is an American television and stage producer, director, consultant, lecturer and author. She was president of the Academy of Magical Arts[1] and was named one of "2007 Hollywood's Women of Distinction" by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.[2] She is also the international ambassador of the International Brotherhood of Magicians.[3] Blackstone was the executive producer for the 2013 revival of the television show Masters of Illusion.[1]
The second wife of Harry Blackstone Jr.,[4] she was married to him for 23 years.[5]
References
- ^ a b Lesley Goldberg (July 16, 2013). "CW Revives Magic Show 'Masters of Illusion'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- ^ Academy of Magical Arts (May 7, 2007). "Magic World's Gay Blackstone to Be Recognized at Hollywood Chamber Community Foundation Event, May 15". Business Wire. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- ^ "Gay Blackstone and Sotheby's Auctioning Blackstone Effects, Costumes". Inside Magic. November 16, 2002. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
- ^ Variety Staff (1997-05-15). "Harry Blackstone dies at 62". Variety. Retrieved 2020-10-21.
- ^ Bearak, Barry (May 16, 1997). "Harry Blackstone Jr., 62, Master of the Magic Arts, Dies (Published 1997)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 21, 2020.