Leon Mandrake

About

Former magician, ventriloquist, and escape artist who is remembered for his performances as Mandrake the Magician.

Before Fame

As a child, he'd often watch magicians at the Edison Theatre and the Pacific National Exhibition, which sparked his passion to study the craft.

Trivia

In 1978, he was awarded the Performing Fellowship at the Academy of the Magical Arts, given to him for his long-standing contributions to magic.

Family Life

He married his first wife, Princess Narda, in 1939.

Associated With

He and magician Guy Bavil both performed at The Magic Castle in Hollywood.