William Lance Burton, a celebrated American stage magician, has embarked on a storied career, marked by a particularly notable tenure in the vibrant city of Las Vegas, where he has had the privilege of mesmerizing countless audiences with his extraordinary magical abilities, presenting an astonishing total of 15,000 shows, and, in the process, captivating the hearts of more than 5,000,000 people, before ultimately deciding to retire his top hat in the year 2010, bringing to a close a remarkable 31-year run that has earned him a reputation as one of the most accomplished magicians of his time.
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Personal Details
BornMar 10, 1960 Columbia, Kentucky, USA
Biography
Career
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2015

Billy Topit as Billy Topit
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2005

Houdini: Unlocking the Mystery as Host
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1986

Mystery Magical Special as Lance Burton
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1985

Knight Rider as Austin Templeton
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2022
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2021
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2012
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2011
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2008
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2006
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1997
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2015

Billy Topit as Director, Writer