Son of the famed American magician and namesake, Harry Blackstone Jr. (1934-1997) began his career in other areas of entertainment, despite growing up around Blackstone Sr.’s act. He eventually emerged from his father’s show to be a successful entertainer in his own right, taking a career as a full-time illusionist in 1970. His touring evening show was successful with critics and fans alike. Unfortunately, he died while still in his prime due to cancer.