Clayton Rawson Biography

Clayton Rawson was an American mystery writer, editor, and amateur magician. His works frequently draw upon his extensive knowledge of stage magic, featuring the professional magician The Great Merlini as his primary detective. This sleuth, who operates a magic supply shop, solves intricate cases by applying his unique skills. Rawson also explored the character of Don Diavolo, a magician who appears in his novels, perfecting his tricks in his Greenwich Village basement studio.