Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson was an American magician and actor.

Wilson is widely credited as the first major television magician, pioneering the viability of illusion shows as a television format.

With a degree in marketing from Southern Methodist University, he first launched a show entitled Time for Magic at a local Dallas TV station in 1955. He went on to create Magic Land of Allakazam, the first television show to be videotaped and nationally syndicated, as well as The Funny Face Magic Show and Magic Circus.

Wilson also assisted in the technical production of magic on many network shows including Circus of the Stars, Hollywood Palace, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Incredible Hulk, and Columbo.

As an actor, he had a recurring role in the television series The Magician and made guest starring appearances in Magiskt, Wonder Woman, and The Odd Couple.

Wilson died January 19, 2021, in Valencia, California. He was 91.