July 8: Richard Ross Wins FISM Grand Prix, Again
Looking back at the all-star line up at the international congress in Paris.
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Historic milestones, notable events, and magical anniversaries from this day.
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July 2: Peculiar Coincidences
A pleasing convergence of numbers?
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June 28: Dr. Bodie ordered to pay up
An overdose by the good doctor results in a court order to pay.
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June 20: The Mighty Cheese melts
To cheese or not to cheese, that is the question!
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June 17: Tommy Cooper sings on Thank Your Lucky Stars
Beloved comedy magician changes his tune for this television appearance.
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June 9: First day of the first IBM Convention
The beginnings of the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention tradition.
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June 1: Selbit debuts The Mighty Cheese
This strange and unusual illusion rolls into the world on this day in 1912.
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May 25: Is Magic an art?
OK, let’s settle this once and for all.
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May 20: James Stewart
He had a turn as a magic assistant but found his success in the movies.
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May 14: Stewart James
Creative genius gets inspiration from three friends.
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May 01: Chung Ling Soo’s Marketing Tactics
When believing your own press can get you into real trouble.
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April 27: A Shocking Surprise for Walford Bodie
The tables are turned in a costly way for the so-called doctor.