The Amazing Kreskin, renowned mentalist and entertainer, dies at 89

George Kresge Jr., known as The Amazing Kreskin, has died at age 89. He passed away at his home in Caldwell, New Jersey, according to his friend and former road manager, Ryan Galway. Kreskin gained fame in the 1960s as a mentalist and entertainer, appearing on numerous talk shows. He was known for his mind tricks, including guessing chosen cards and locating his paycheck among the audience. In addition to his TV appearances, Kreskin hosted his own show in the 1970s and authored several books. He faced controversy in 2002 for a failed UFO prediction, which he later admitted was a hoax.