| Full Name | Howard Thurston |
| Date of Birth | July 20, 1869 |
| Place of Birth | Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Date of Death | April 13, 1936 |
| Place of Death | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Magician |
| Early Life | – Born in Columbus, Ohio |
| – Attended Mount Hermon School for Boys in Northfield, Massachusetts |
| – Ran away to join the circus as a child, where he met his future partner Harry Kellar |
| Career | – Inspired by Alexander Hermann’s magic show to pursue a career in magic |
| – Known as “The King of Cards” for his work with playing cards |
| – Famous for performing the “Levitation of Princess Karnac” illusion |
| – Continued presenting the Thurston–Kellar Show for about thirty-five years |
| – Quoted as a subject matter expert in Dale Carnegie’s book “How to Win Friends and Influence People” |
| Legacy | – Entombed at Green Lawn Abbey in Columbus, Ohio |
| – Thurston’s poster is featured in the TV show “The Magicians” |
