Mac King, born December 2, 1959, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, hails from a family of magicians. As a child, King discovered his love for magic through his grandfather, Elwood Huffman, who shared the family’s magical secrets with him. King’s passion for magic only grew as he practiced and honed his skills during his formative years. He attended Macalester College in Minnesota, where he studied anthropology and theater.