April 5: David Devant expelled from The Magic Circle
First president kicked out of the prestigious club for exposing magic secrets.
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Historic milestones, notable events, and magical anniversaries from this day.
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April 1: Maurice Fogel’s unforgettable prediction
What should have been a “freebie” lands him in an interrogation room.
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March 24: Young Magician of 1961
At just 18, Johnny Hart wows The Magic Circle judges.
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March 12: Mrs. Devant’s Surprise
A six-week engagement in Vienna, amd an opportunity to astonish his wife
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March 9: Keep an Eye on Henning
Bill Larsen tips a young performer for greatness
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March 1: Ads for Air Raid Shelters
London clubs trade magicians for something else
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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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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