Twenty years before he touched Howie Mandel’s scalp on national television – mysteriously taking away the talent-show judge’s ability to read – Leeman Parker fell in love with magic at the California State Fair at a booth that taught card-and-coin tricks. Born and raised in Wilton, Parker performed his first illusions for a talent show at Dillard Elementary School soon after.
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Leeman Parker, left, and David Blatter appear on “America’s Got Talent” Tuesday at 9 p.m. on Channel 3.
