Richard Mark Steinbook M.D.'s Obituary
Richard Mark Steinbook, M.D. passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025. Born April 16, 1940 a multifaceted individual. As Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science University of Miami Medical school and vice chair for Education he trained Miami psychiatrists from 1975 to 2015. He did research, published over 30 scientific papers and treated many forms of serious mental illness.
He was a graduate of Miami Beach High School, University of Florida undergraduate and Medical School, internship at Jackson Memorial Hospital and Psychiatric Training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. After two years in the United States Air Force, he returned to Miami to join the faculty of the University of Miami and JM.
He was also a skeptic with a never-ending attempt to solve problems, to help others and reveal truths. He was a life-long magician known internationally as Richard Mark, he was a member of The International Brotherhood and Society of American Magicians, The Psychic Entertainers Association and was an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle of London. He published 10 books and enumerable magic mysteries for hobbyists and professionals.
He leaves behind Suzanne, his wonderful wife of 58 years as well as son's Brett Steinbook and Darren Steinbook (Beverly), his granddaughter Stella Steinbook, and sister Judith (Barry) Katzen.
The family requests donations be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org or to the Renewal Kidney Transplant, https://www.renewal.org in honor of Richard's legacy. The Service will be held on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chapel at Mount Nebo Kendall Memorial Gardens, 5900 NW 77th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33143. Arrangements by Levitt-Weinstein Blasberg-Rubin-Zilbert Memorial Chapel (305) 932-2700.
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