- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJames Mark Wilson
- Master Magician who starred and performed in the first network television magic show (CBS, for 2 years then moved to the ABC network for 2 more years). Airing every Saturday morning, the show Inspired a generation of children to try the magic tricks he perfected and performs to this day. His wife and beautiful assistant Nani Darnell worked along side and helped in his performances.
- IMDb mini biography by: IndyBake
- SpouseNani Darnell (his death, 2 children)
- Mark and Nani Darnell's son, Greg Wilson, has followed in their footsteps by becoming a professional illusionist.
- Attended Southern Methodist University where he studied marketing.
- Performed magic while still in high school at Douglas Magic Land in Dallas, Texas.
- Was the first western entertainer to perform in the China in 1980.
- He assisted in the technical production of the magic in a wide variety of shows from The Incredible Hulk and Columbo to the Circus of the Stars.
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