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Ozzy's Throne: A Magician's Secret Past
13 Jul
Summary
- Ozzy Osbourne's iconic 1980s tour throne was crafted by a magician.
- The throne was repurposed from an earlier ice-skating show prop.
- A magician's son revealed the family's role in its creation.
A forgotten connection between heavy metal and magic has resurfaced, detailing the origins of Ozzy Osbourne's famous 1980s tour throne. This iconic stage prop was not originally conceived for the rock legend but was instead the creation of Charles "Kirk" Kirkham, a seasoned American magician and prop builder. Kirkham designed numerous stage effects over several decades for various entertainment productions.
The throne's journey began as a prop for an ice-skating show before being significantly refurbished for Osbourne. It made its debut during the "Diary of a Madman" tour in 1982 and was prominently featured on the artwork for the "Speak of the Devil" live album. This transformation from a magic prop to a heavy metal symbol is a unique footnote in music history.
