Channing Pollock

From MagicHistorian

Channing's excellent technical skills coupled with his handsome appearance and commanding manner, made him an artistic and commercial success in the 1950's. As a young boy practicing magic, Lance Burton was a fan of Channing Pollock's dove magic. Features of Channing Pollock's act were the double dove production and the dove to silk, both of which he originated. At the time of his retirement from magic he was the undisputed top performer of his kind. Later he became a screen actor and made a number of films.

Info taken from: http://www.lanceburton.com/