His Entertainment Roots
Johnny discovered his love for entertaining when he was 14 years old. While at a friend’s house, he found a book with magic tricks and started hosting magic shows. He went by the name “The Great Carsoni” and even got paid $3 per show!
His Entertainment Roots
Joining The Military
In June 1943, Carson joined the U.S. Navy and was trained to be an officer at Columbia University and also Millsaps College. While he was on the way to the combat zone on a troop ship, the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki took place, effectively ending the way.
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Joining The Military
