Mark Sweet
American comedian
Mark Sweet is an American hypnotherapist, comedian, magician and host.
Early life and education
He was born September 20, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan. Sweet's father, Fred Sweet, used to manage the TeleNews movie theater in downtown Detroit.
A few blocks away was the magic store Fox Fun ‘N Magic, owned by Roy Kissell. Though Sweet was only 5 years old, Roy began teaching him magic and Sweet became his protégé. On weekends Sweet did shows in the family's garage for the neighborhood children. Sweet's mother Fay worked for Detroit pediatricians and knew when all the children's birthdays were, so Sweet performed magic shows at children's birthday parties every weekend, which led to larger bookings.
At age 16 Sweet landed his first talent agents, Al Rice and John Bonino at Gail & Rice in Detroit.
Career
Sweet's first gig was at the Detroit Boat Club on Belle Isle. This launched a 25-year career performing magic and comedy for General Motors.
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