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- Birth nameKenneth Eugene Silverman
- Kenneth Silverman was born on February 5, 1936 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for American Experience (1987), American Masters (1985) and E! Mysteries & Scandals (1998). He was married to Sharon Medjuck. He died on July 7, 2017 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesSharon Medjuck(September 8, 1957 - 1976) (divorced, 2 children)? (divorced)
- Historian, author and professor at NYU, he was also a long-time member of the Society of American Magicians.
- He studied English at Columbia University, earning a bachelor's degree, a master's degree and a doctorate.
- His parents emigrated to the US during WWI from what is now Lithuania. His father was a plumber and building contractor.
- He wrote acclaimed biographies of prominent Americans including Edgar Allan Poe, Samuel F.B. Morse, John Cage and Harry Houdini.
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