William Pack

William Pack grew up in a working class neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago. At an early age he discovered the Back of the Yards branch library and fell in love with words. The books he read opened up new and different worlds for him. While staying true to his blue collar roots, he dreamed one day of creating a world all his own.

He got his first job in a magic shop at the age of 11 and he has been perfecting his trade ever since. He is a graduate of the Chavez College of Manual Dexterity and Prestidigitation, an award winning professional magician and storyteller, Victorian séance reenactor, former card cheat, ex-casino surveillance, occasional author, world-renowned magic historian, and magic consultant for the movie Ali, starring Will Smith.

William has shared his love of history and stories by writing about some of the curious characters and extraordinary events that interests him.

Further information on William can be found at: williampack.com.