The Amazing Kreskin, the famous mentalist and frequent guest on "The Tonight Show," died on Tuesday at age 89. His family revealed his passing on social media, asking for privacy. "Performing for all of you brought immense joy to his life,

The Amazing Kreskin, an entertainer and mentalist who rose to fame amid frequent appearances on TV talk shows like “The Tonight Show” and “The Mike Douglas Show,” has died, his family confirmed on social media.

George Joseph Kresge Jr., launched his TV career in the 1960s and made guest appearances on talk shows hosted by everyone from Johnny Carson to Jimmy Fallon.

The Amazing Kreskin, whose clever, occasionally self-deprecating and always good-humored mentalist routines made him a talk show favorite of such hosts as Johnny Carson, Mike Douglas, David Letterman and Howard Stern,

Beloved TV mentalist The Amazing Kreskin, who regularly appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in the 1970s, has died. He was 89. His family confirmed the death in a statement on social media,