George Kresge Jr., famed as The Amazing Kreskin, dies at 89 in New Jersey
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George Kresge Jr., known as The Amazing Kreskin, has died at age 89 at his home in Caldwell, New Jersey. His friend confirmed his passing on Tuesday, but no further details were provided. Kreskin began his television career in the 1960s, inspired by the comic book character Mandrake the Magician. He became a popular guest on various talk shows and hosted his own program in the 1970s. He was famous for his mind tricks, including guessing chosen cards and locating his paycheck among the audience. Kreskin also authored several books and faced criticism for a controversial UFO prediction in 2002.