Mature Focus: Harry Monti, master of magic..
Sheila Frayne Rhoades writes an informative article for West Newsmagazine…
Manchester resident and magician Harry Monti, 78, often is referred to as “St. Louis’ godfather of magic.”
Born Harry Monteith, Monti is well known in the world of magic as a stage and close-up magician, escape artist and creator of magic props, and for his vast knowledge of magic history. He has mastered hundreds of tricks and has enjoyed an amazing career.
Monti said his interest in magic began at the age of 6 when he learned a trick from a comic book.
“I eventually discovered real magic shops, practiced and joined magic clubs,” he explained.
As a teen, Monti saw his idol, Harry Blackstone, Sr., never realizing that years later he would become a colleague of the great magician.