The Navy Days
He shared that his fondest memory of his military days was performing a magic trick for the U.S. Secretary of the Navy of that time, James V. Forrestal. This actually inspire him to become an entertainer, as he felt that if he could entertain someone as cranky as Forrestal, he could amuse anyone.
Early Gigs
While Carson was at school, he tested the waters with his entertainment business. He continued to perform magic and actually got paid about $25 per show! Not too shabby for a college student.