His Need For Attention Grew
The lack of attention from his mother may have been the root of Carson’s need to entertain. Whatever the reason, it’s a fact that Carson started performing and making people laugh from an early age. He said: “I can’t say I ever wanted to become an entertainer, I already was one, sort of — around the house, at school, doing magic tricks…people thought I was funny.”
His Entertainment Roots
Johnny began his stint in entertaining when was just 14 years old. While he was over a friend’s house, he stumbled upon a book that taught magic tricks. He was quickly hooked and he started putting on magic shows, going by the name of “The Great Carsoni,” and even getting paid $3 for a show.