in special shows all over the world, performing for President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Queen Elizabeth II and at the wedding of Prince Rainier and Grace Kelly. At the height of his career he was one of America's highest-paid entertainers. He taught his act to his chauffeur in London, Frank Brooker, who went on performing the act for several years under the name of Franklyn. While in Rome doing movies, he appeared on Italian TV doing magic. On his return to America, he was not able to secure work as an actor so he returned to doing magic by touring with Liberace. After his divorce with Jozy, Pollock re-married to Corrie Shoong in 1968 and soon retired. However, it was not official until he did his last performance on his friend Peter Pit's television show, “Watch Closely” later that year. In retirement, he and his new wife Cori, visited the Magic Castle in Hollywood, California as well many magic conventions. He made brief appearances on various television shows doing card fans. On the 1996 television show called Champions of Magic, Pollock even produced a dove for Princess Stephanie of Monaco. Actor In 1959 his act was seen in the film European Nights, and the following year he decided to give up his career as a magician to become an actor. He appeared in a number of thrillers and dramas, including Musketeers of the Sea (1962), with Aldo Ray and Pier Angeli; Lo sceicco rosso (1962); (1963); and Georges Franju's Judex (1963), in which he played the title character. According to Jacques Champreux, grandson of Louis Feuillade and co-scenarist of the film, he was being touted as a possible new Rudolph Valentino. Nothing came of it. He also appeared on several American variety shows such as Bonanza, Daniel Boone, and The Beverly Hillbillies. Farming and mentoring In 1971 he abandoned show business entirely, and he and his Cori set up an organic farm in San Gregorio, California, near Moss Beach. He continued, however, to act as a friend and mentor to many aspiring magicians like James Dimmare. He was also a mentor to Lance Burton. Death Pollock died in Las Vegas from complications due to cancer. He was 79 years old, and his wife predeceased him. References External links Channing Pollock in Conversation with John Fisher Interview with Naomi Pollock 1926 births 2006 deaths Male actors from Sacramento, California American magicians American