Jonathan Harrington was an American ventriloquist and illusionist. He performed in Boston, Philadelphia, and elsewhere.
Occupation
magician
Citizenship
United States
Born
March 30, 1811
Died
May 4, 1881
Overview
Jonathan Harrington (1811–1881) was a ventriloquist and illusionist in 19th century United States. He performed in Boston, Philadelphia, and elsewhere.
Biography
Harrington appeared in Boston in 1831, "astonishing Bostonians with ventriloquism at Concert Hall."
In 1834, he performed at Boston's Federal Street Theatre. Around that time he is described as a "professor of ventriloquism and natural magic, the same gentleman who still continues to appear at different periods of the year in this and the surrounding cities, making short excursions, returning to his snug and quiet home at North Chelsea."
Harrington performed at the American Museum in Philadelphia 1836-1838, "with his automaton fortune teller."
