Howard Thurston (July 20, 1869 – April 13, 1936) was a world famous stage magician. He had the largest traveling Vaudeville magic show for the time, requiring more than eight entire train cars to transport his props across the country. He is still famous for his work with playing cards. He called himself the King of Cards. One of his most famous effects was the "Rising Card". In 1908, he took over the Thurston-Kellar Show, following the retirement of Harry Kellar. It is said that Kellar considered only Thurston to be worthy of succeeding him. Thurston died 27 years later from a stroke. He is interred at Green Lawn Abbey, a mausoleum in Columbus, Ohio. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 401 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1951 × 2912 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 401 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (1951 × 2912 pixel, file size: 2. ... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1869 (MDCCCLXIX) is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... is the 103rd day of the year (104th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... 1908 (MCMVIII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Publicity Poster of Harry Kellar. ... Green Lawn Cemetery East Entrance Green Lawn Cemetery is a large and historically significant burial ground in Central Ohio. ... St. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Ohio, USA Coordinates: , Country State Counties Franklin, Delaware, and Fairfield Government  - Mayor Michael B. Coleman (D) Area  - City  212. ... Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area  Ranked 34th  - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²)  - Width 220 miles (355 km)  - Length 220 miles (355 km)  - % water 8. ...

Trivia

Thurston is mentioned and appears briefly in Glen David Gold's novel "Carter Beats the Devil", concerning fellow stage magician Charles J. Carter and the Golden Age of magic in America. Glen David Gold is best known as the author of Carter Beats the Devil (Hyperion, 2001). ... Charles Joseph Carter (1874 - 1936) was an American stage magician, also known as Carter the Great. ...

Thurston is quoted as a subject matter expert in Dale Carnegie's book "How to Win Friends and Influence People." He appears in Part Two, Chapter One ("Do This and You'll Be Welcome Anywhere"). Dale Carnegie Dale Carnegie (originally Carnegey) (November 24, 1888 - November 1, 1955) was an American writer and the developer of famous courses in self-improvement, salesmanship, corporate training, public speaking and interpersonal skills. ... How to Win Friends and Influence People (ISBN 0671723650) is a self-help book written by Dale Carnegie and published in 1936, which has sold over 16 million copies. ...

External links

• "ThurstonMasterMagician.com - The #1 Source For Howard Thurston Information"