November 26: Lalla Selbini
In 1912, a patent was granted for a cage to transform a live lion, assigned to Lalla Selbini
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Historic milestones, notable events, and magical anniversaries from this day.
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November 13: Tina Lenert's Mascot Moth
In 1999, Tina Lenert appeared as the eponymous star of The Mascot Moth
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November 11: The Magical Master
In 1907, David Devant premiered The Magical Master at St. George’s Hall
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November 3: Verbeck
Eugene Verbeck was born this day in 1844
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October 31: Thumb Tip's Invention
Today marks the birthday of Professor Herwinn (William Humpage) in 1861; he apparently invented the Thumb Tip
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October 28: Robert-Houdin in Algeria
Robert-Houdin’s famous magic performance before the Algerian chieftains occurred in an Algiers theater this night in 1856
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October 16: Peter Godfrey
Peter Godfrey was born on this day in 1899
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October 4: The Floating (Toilet) Ball
On this day in 1946, magic dealer Joe Karson filed a U.S. patent for an “Illusion Apparatus,” marketed under the name of Zombie, the floating ball.
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October 1: Clippo
In the October 1937 Linking Ring, William H. Wilson (Will de Seive) advertised his trick, Clippo.
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August 25: The Crucifixion of Chami Kkan
Exactly 70 years ago, in 1955, the annual Abbott’s Get Together was in full force. Chami Kkan, a mystic from Venezuela, was nailed to a cross with three long spikes.
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August 24: Thurston's Nostril Expander
In 1926, illusionist Howard Thurston was granted a United States Patent for a “Nostril Expander,” which was marketed as Thurston’s Perfect Breather.
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September 11: Bozo’s Circus
In 1961, Chicago magician De Yip Loo was the first guest act on the premiere of Bozo’s Circus, on WGN television