February 22: Don Alan
The most copied close-up magician in history, with a side gig as a stand-up comedian
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Historic milestones, notable events, and magical anniversaries from this day.
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February 12: Rule 3
Under Maskelyne, members of The Magic Circle stratify
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February 9: Lulu Hurst
The effective end of the first Georgia Wonder's career
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February 3: Edward Morrell Massey
Inventor Edward Massey was born on this day
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February 28: Break-Apart Fan
A popular trick to use on kid assistants
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January 22: Jon Racherbaumer
Racherbaumer was born on this day in 1940
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January 19: Adelaide's Bullet Catch
Adelaide Herrmann established her solo career in magic with a bang
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January 16: Bottle Conjurer Hoax
This conjurer didn't disappear — he never arrived
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January 6: George Boston
The book should have been called, "Great Magicians Who Have Fired Me"
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January 2: Rudy Roxo
The Thayer Magic Manufacturing company changed hands
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December 26: Doug Henning’s World of Magic
In 1975, NBC aired Doug Henning's first live television special
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December 23: De Kolta's Black Art
The first use of Black Art in England was introduced at Egyptian Hall