Harry Blackstone, sometimes called the "last of the great magicians," was famous for performing the following acts: "The Jungle Mystery," "The Vanishing Donkey," "The India Rope Trick," and "The Dream of Princess Karmac." Blackstone retired after World War II (during which he had entertained U.S. troops) due to asthma and retired to Hollywood, California where he was frequent visitor to the Magic Castle, a private club for magicians. His son, Harry Blackstone, Jr., also became a popular magician.