March 7: City Lights
City Lights, Charlie Chaplin’s masterful film comedy, premiered across America on this date in 1931. Which magician was cast to co-star?
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Historic milestones, notable events, and magical anniversaries from this day.
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February 25: Henry Irving
On this date in 1865, 27-year-old actor Henry Irving achieved his first theatrical hit with a parody of the Davenport Brothers’ spirit séance, in Manchester, England.
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February 22: David Devant
This year we celebreate David Devant’s 157th birthday. He was one of Great Britain’s most influential magicians— an exemplum of skilled conjuring, creativity, and good taste.
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February 21: Human-sized Cannon
In 1906, Horace Goldin filed two patents that diagrammed apparatus for “Producing Stage Illusions.” One patent was for human-sized cannon.
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February 11: Bill Larsen Jr.
We mourn the loss of Bill Larsen, Jr., who died on this day 32 years ago, in 199
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February 5: D'Alvini's Tale
D’Alvini, a British juggler and magician named William Peppercorn, adopted an Italian name and a Japanese costume.