George Méliès: Film Effects Pioneer and Conjuror
In the fall of 1896, early filmmaker and performance magician, Georges Méliès, was making a short movie on a Paris street. He developed a...
Dana Rovang
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
Dr. Gustavus Katterfelto and his "Live Insects"
In 1781-82, an influenza pandemic swept through Europe. A scientific lecturer and magician, Gustavus Katterfelto, had recently arrived to...
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Dana Rovang
- Nov 19, 2021
- 3 min
THE BOTTLE CONJUROR
In 1749, notices appeared for a new magical act in London. This performer was promised to accomplish a variety of near-impossible feats....
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Dana Rovang
- Jul 8, 2015
- 10 min
The Illusionists of El Alamein
DECEIVING ROMMEL'S AFRIKA KORPS “All warfare is based on deception. Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem unable; when using...
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