DOUG HENNING JOINS WALK OF FAME

Canada’s Walk of Fame has unveiled the names of the 2010 inductees for The Canada Honours.  Among those to be honored this year is Magician Doug Henning.

Doug Henning    Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba - Doug Henning single-handedly resurrected the “magic” of the performing arts, entertaining more people than any other magician in history.  His career began in Toronto when he and former classmate, Ivan Reitman staged the box office sensation Spellbound in 1973.  The production became The Magic Show, which ran for nearly five years on Broadway, and featured Henning performing classic illusions in a contemporary style that would transform the magic world forever. Henning had eight NBC specials and three shows on Broadway including Merlin, which was nominated for five Tony Awards.  Henning was also the first magician to headline his own show in Las Vegas and he performed regularly at Caesar’s Palace and the MGM Grand.  Sadly, Doug Henning died on February 17, 2000, at the premature age 52.

Joining the 124 existing inductees, the 2010 honourees will be added to Canada’s Walk of Fame, which annually recognizes individuals for their achievements in various fields. Commemorating the 2010 inductees, Canada’s Walk of Fame’s broadcast will feature special guest performances and celebrity presenters. The seven inductees will each receive their tribute on Saturday, October 16 at Toronto’s Canon Theatre. The Canada Honours will be broadcast on Global and Slice™ following the gala ceremony (date and time TBA).