The Amazing Kreskin’s social media profiles have been updated with the news of his passing at 89. He died at his New Jersey home on Tuesday, despite preparing for his beloved festive holiday by decorating the house with Christmas trees and ornaments like he did in previous years.
The Amazing Kreskin’s manager, Ryan Galway, confirmed the news but did not reveal the cause of his death. His career as an entertaining mentalist spanned over six decades after he was inspired by Lee Falk’s Mandrake The Magician comic strip.
The Amazing Kreskin got his name on Johnny Carson’s show
The Amazing Kreskin, whose real name was George Kresge, forged a unique career path as a mentalist. However, he marketed himself as an entertainer rather than a supernaturally powerful psychic. He appeared on many TV shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, on which the host gave him his popular moniker.
He appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson …