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Monday, November 8, 2010

DAN SPERY


Dan Sperry is one of the top working entertainers in the world today. He is one of the most infamous college magicians in the country and also specializes in headlining fairs and festivals as well as corporate events. When not performing in Las Vegas you can catch him touring college campuses 9 months out of the year brining his high energy twisted comedy magic and illusion show to colleges and universities across the country. If you're looking for something truly original and different look no further than college magician Dan Sperry.

CYRIL TAKAYAMA


Cyril Takayama was born in 1973 and raised in Hollywood, California. His father is a native Ryukyuan from Okinawa prefecture in Japan, while his mother is Moroccan, both of whom were beauticians.He is an American illusionist of Ryukyuan and French descent. He is perhaps best known for his magic performances around Japan.

CRISS ANGEL


Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos a.k.a Criss angel the mind freak.Born in 1967 he is an American illusionist and actor. He is best known for starring in the highly-rated television show, Criss Angel Mindfreak and his live performance show Criss Angel Believe, with Cirque du Soleil, at the Luxor casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

DAVID BLAINE


David Blaine born in 1974 reprsent a mew wave of magician.Breaking with tradition,he successfully stripped magic of its glamour and pretentiosness,showing the world that magicians dont need a stege with a trap door or any expensive sets to perfom miracles.

PAUL DANIELS


Paul Daniels born in 1938 became Britain's most famous magician shortly after he hit the telivision screen in 1970.His cheeky banter was a huge contrast to the style of David Nixon,and his catchphrase "you'll like it,not alot but you'll like it!"was an instant success with the public.

DAVID NIXON


(1919-1978)David Nixon became Britain's first successful resident television magician.his show was "IT'S MAGIC"feature many top magical acts around the world.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

David Copperfield


David Copperfield is an American illusionist, described by Forbes in 2006 as the most commercially successful magician in history.Best known for his combination of storytelling and illusion, Copperfield has so far sold 40 million tickets and grossed over $1 billion and also a master illusionist who tv specials and live shows make him one of the world's best-paid and most recognized moderday magicians

Siegfried & Roy's


The story of Siegfried & Roy's rise to the zenith of Las Vegas entertainment is as breathtaking as their stage show. It is a story of faith and dedication to dreams.thier perfomance pulled in full houses and thier show was regarded as one of the biggest theatrical extravaganzas in the world.Roy Horn (right)was attacked bya tiger during a performance on his 59th birthday in 2003.

HARRY BLACKSTONE


Harry Blackstone Snr (1885–1965), a famous American magician known as "The Great Blackstone" and father of Harry Blackstone, Jr.He began his career as a magician in his teens and was popular through World War II as a USO entertainer. He was often billed as The Great Blackstone. His son Harry Blackstone, Jr. also became a famous magician.

Monday, October 11, 2010

HARRY HOUDINI


HARRY HOUDINI(1874-1926) was a Hungarian-American magician and escapologist, stunt performer, actor and film producer. He was also a skeptic who set out to expose frauds purporting to be supernatural phenomena.There's a say that gose "NOTHING ON EARHT CAN HOLD HOUDINI A PRISONER".

THE GREAT LAFAYETTE


The Great Lafayette (1873-1939) was a popular celebrity. His shows were sophisticated and he often used two assistants dressed exactly like himself.Lafayette was a quick change artist and illusionist, magician and world class entertainer.Much of his life was a mystery. His name was (Sigmund Neuberger)

Friday, August 13, 2010

HARRY KELLAR


HARRY KELLAR(1849–1922)WAS REGARDED BY MANY AMERICA'S LEADING MAGICIAN.HE TOURED HIS ILLUSION SHOW ALL OVER THE WORLD.ONE OF HIS MOST MEMORABLE STAGE ILLUSION WAS THE LEVITATION.

ALEXANDER HERRMAN


ALEXANDER HERRMAN(1844–1896)HAD A HUGE FAMILY AND A BACKGROUND STEEPED IN ENTERTAIMENT.HE TOURED SUCCESSFULY AROUND THE GLOBE,OFTEN PERFORMING FOR ROYALTY

Saturday, July 31, 2010

NATE LIEPZIG


NATE LIEPZIG(1873 - 1939)A TRUE MASTER OF SLEIGHT OF HAND,TRVELLED THE WORLD WITH HIS ACT.LIEPZIG WOULD PERFORM ONLY FOR A SMALL CROWD.THE REACTIONS OF THIS LUCKY FEW APPARENTLY ENOUGH TO DELIGHT THE REST OF THE AUDIENCE.

DAI VERNON


DAI VERNON (1894–1992)WAS THE LEADING AUTHORY ON MAGIC AND MISDIRECTION.HE WAS ALSO A HIGHLY SKILLED AND VERY SUCCESSFUL; SILHOUTTE CUTTER,AND IN HIS AERLY YEAR MADE A LIVING BY CUTTING PEOPLE'S SILHOUTTES AT FIRGROUNDS IN AND AROUND NEW YORK.

THE GREAT MAX MALINI


MAX MALINI(1873-1942)USE TO PERFORMED FOR SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE OF HIS TIME.MANY OF MALINI'S TRICKS ARE STILL TALKED ABOUT,AND EVEN TODAY ONE WONDERS HOW HE COULD MAKE SUCH LARGE OBJECTS APPEAR FROM HIS HAT WITHOUT ANYONE SEEING HOW IT WAS DONE.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

TOMMY COOPER


TOMMY COOPER(1921 – 1984)WAS ONE OF BRITAIN'S FUNNIEST MAGICIANS AND THE BEST-LOVED COMEDIANS.HIS TRADEMARK FEZ AND RECOGNIZABLE LAUGH,TOGETHER WITH MANY HYSTERICAL ROUTINE AND SKECTHES,LEFT HIS AUDIENCES BELLOWING WITH LAUGHTER.ONE OF HIS JOKE WAS:I WENT TO THE DENTIS.HE SAID'SAY AAAH'I SAID,'WHY?',HE SAID,'MY DOG DIED!'

HARLAN TARBELL


HARLAN TARBELL (1890-1960) WAS THOUGHT BY MANY TO BE THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WRITER ON THE SUBJECT OF MAGIC AFTER PROFESSOR HOFFMAN.HIS HUGE "COURSE IN MAGIC"CONTINUES TO BE RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE FINEST SETS OF BOOKS AVAILABLE.

ROBERT HARBINS


ROBERT HARBIN(1910-1978)WAS BORN IN SOUTH AFRICA.HARBIN IS PERHAPS BEST KNOWN FOR THE INCREDIBLE ZIG-ZAG GIRL ILLUSION.IT WAS TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR AND MOST PERFORMED ILLUSIONS OF ALLO TIME.

Friday, June 4, 2010

SELBIT


(1881-1972)SELBIT WAS THE CREATOR OF "SAWING A WOMAN IN HALF"AND MANY WONDERFUL ILLUSIONS WICH ARE STILLIN USE TODAY.HE TOURED THE BRITISH ISLES AND THE USA,SHOWCASING HIS INCREDEBLE INVENTIONS.SINCE THEN,COUNTLESS VERSIONS HAVE BEEN INVENTED WITH A SURPRISINGNUMBER OF DIFFERENT METHODS-WITH OR WITHOUT BOX,USING LARGE OR SMALL SAWS,AND MOST RECENTLY USING LASERS.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

JEAN-EUGENE


(1847-1903)JEAN-EUGENE ROBERT-HOUDINI WAS A MECHANICAL GENIUS AND SUCCESSFUL PERFORMER WHOSE LITERARY WORKS INSPIRE THE YOUNG HARRY HOUDINI.

BUATIER DE KOLTA


(1865-1953)BUATIER DE KOLTA ONE OF THE GREATEST INVENTOR AND ALSO A FINE SLIGHT-OF-HAND MAGICIAN.MANY OF HIS CREATIONS ARE USED TO THIS VERY DAY BY THE WORLDS LEADING ILLUSIONISTS.ONE OF HIS FAMOUS TRICKS WAS VAISHING BIRD CAGE