Can you match these magicians to the right TV shows?
Everyone from Orson Welles to The Amazing Randi performed magic on classic TV.
The art of illusion has existed as long as humans have. Surely, one caveman pulled a rock out of the ear of another. But magic, and the people who performed it, exploded in popularity with the advent of television. Magicians were frequent guests on variety and talk programs in the '60s and '70s. Even scripted shows got in on the act!
Here are 11 characters who performed tricks on classic TV. Can you match the magician to the correct show?
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Real-life magician The Amazing Randi appeared on which TV show?
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The magic man "Zalto" appeared on which classic sci-fi show?
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The Great Raftini (or at least his cape) was on...
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Which sitcom featured this cute magic show?
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This swindling magician had twin daughters on which show?
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Dick Van Patten played a magician on...
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What show brought on Orson Welles to perform a few tricks?
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Which TV detective investigated a mystery involving The Great Santini?
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John Carradine stole the show as Marvo the Magnificent on which sitcom?
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This peddler playing card tricks and his daughter stopped by which classic Western?
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The Amazing Zeigler gets caught in a murder mystery on which show?