Background
Slusher, William Preston was born on May 6, 1915 in Pineville, Kentucky, United States. Son of William Preston Senior and Fannie Bell (Bingham) Slusher.
Slusher, William Preston was born on May 6, 1915 in Pineville, Kentucky, United States. Son of William Preston Senior and Fannie Bell (Bingham) Slusher.
Student, Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky, 1935. Doctor Prestidigitation (honorary), Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky, 1948.
Magician, 1940-1991.
Master of ceremonies Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival, 1980, parade grand marshall, 1981. Sergeant United States Army, 1943-1945. Member International Brotherhood of Magicians (international president 1977), Lions (honorary).
Married Mildred Leah Fuson, June 13, 1941 (deceased May 1987). Children: Phillip Preston, Brenda Kay, Gregory Lee. Married Jean Cannon Wild, November 4, 1989.