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Gay Blackstone Biography

Birth Name:Gay Blackstone

Profession Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 2007 with a Woman of Distinction Award
  • Appeared on the cover of "Look" magazine when she was 2 years old
  • Was introduced to magic when she got what was supposed to be a one-time gig as an assistant to magician Harry Blackstone Jr․, who she kept performing with and later married
  • Had recurring roles as a dancer with the San Francisco Ballet Company and "The Dean Martin Variety Show․"
  • Quote: "We have become so jaded․ You can see someone leap a building in a single bound․ Well, that's not something you can ever see in person․ Magic is different․ You can see it live․"
  • Quote: "[on "Masters of Illusion"] "We will let audiences know that magic is alive and well, and thriving and an entertainment form that audiences want to see on television․""
  • A producer and director for television and stage, many of her projects involve magic
  • Served as the president of the Academy of Magical Arts, and has also served on its Board of Directors
  • Co-founded BJW Jewelry, a line of 18K and Sterling Silver jewelry of a magical nature
  • Wrote "Around the House Magic," a book on basic magic