Misty Lee was born inMount Clemens, Michigan, and spent most of her childhood inDetroit, which she credits as inspiration for her unique sense of humor and interest in magic. She graduated fromEast Detroit High School where she was active in the arts and many theatrical productions.[1] Before her calling as a magician, Lee trained indentistry. At the age of sixteen, she discovered her interest in magic, which quickly took its hold on her.[citation needed]
Her onstage performances blend theatre, song, andsleight of hand. She has appeared (as herself) in several comic books, and is a co-creator (and also the voice) of Dinicartoons character Little Rashy. Lee's first venture into magic came when a former high school friend called her and asked if she would like to earn some money as an assistant in his magic act.[2] She was later mentored by some of the leading names in professional magic, including Detroit-based magician Scorpio and illusionistJonathan Pendragon.
In 2010, Lee became a staff Séance Medium at Hollywood'sMagic Castle, where she regularly performs Houdini Séances. She is the first female magician in history to hold this position.[5]
Lee is the only magician ever to be admitted into the Institute for Analytic Interviewing.[clarification needed][1] Under the training of "Truth Wizard" J.J. Newberry, and alongside agents from theCIA,ATF, andScotland Yard, Lee mastered the art ofcognitive interview techniques, giving her the nickname of "Human Lie Detector".[1]
Lee is married to animation producer and comic book authorPaul Dini,[6] with whom she lives in Los Angeles.[7] Their twoBoston terriers, Mugsy and Deuce, were featured in "Anger Management", a 2012 episode ofThe Dog Whisperer, in which they soughtCesar Millan's help with their dogs' behavioral problems.[8][9]
Lee is an activist againstdomestic abuse. In 2013, Lee wrote and starred in a shortPSA on behalf of the Domestic Violence Hotline titledEscape. The video is a "love letter to [her] mother",[10] who endured years of verbal abuse.[11]
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