Francis Carlyle (17 September 1912 - 27 December 1975) was a professional magician who was a regular and popular performer at Hollywood's Magic Castle.
History
Francis Carlyle was born Francis Xavier Finneran. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts and lived most of his life in New York, living at one time in Greenwich Village. He was was well known and regarded by his peers, contributing his tricks to several books on magic. He was a regular and popular performer at Hollywood's Magic Castle in their close-up room, specializing in card and coin magic.He also performed at notable clubs such as the Stork Club in New York. Later, at least from 1964 problems with alcohol made it difficult for him to continue professionally performing magic and to be barred from performing at the Magic Castle.
Francis Carlyle was found unconscious in Hollywood and taken to a convalescence home where he later passed away on 27 December 1975.
