Nani Darnell is the widow and former assistant of American
magician Mark Wilson. As Wilson's co-star throughout his television magic career, Darnell heavily influenced public perceptions of
magicians' assistants.
The role which really defined Darnell's public image was in Wilson's series ''
The Magic Land of Allakazam
''The Magic Land of Allakazam'' was the name of a series of network television shows featuring American magician Mark Wilson. It ran from 1960 to 1964 and is credited with establishing the credibility of magic as a television entertainment.
Hist ...
'', which premiered in October 1960 and ran for four years on national television in the United States. That series has been widely credited with establishing the credibility of magic as a form of television entertainment. In doing so it also established Darnell as a nationally known figure. She subsequently appeared with Wilson in a host of other television shows, including the ''Magic Circus'' specials and the fictional mystery series ''The Magician''.
Nani and Mark's son
Greg Wilson has followed in their footsteps by becoming a professional illusionist.
References
External links
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Mark Wilson's official website
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people
American magicians
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