The Chamber of Secrets: Thayer’s Greatest Solid Through Solid

Liberty Larsen now performs her great-grandfather William Larsen, Sr.’s classic Thayer block-through-glass illusion using his original 1940s prop and script. This enduring piece, refined over decades, continues to captivate audiences and honor the Larsen family legacy.

John Gaughan
The Chamber of Secrets: Thayer’s Greatest Solid Through Solid

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John Gaughan
John’s love for collecting began when he received a vintage mini-die box as a gift. He followed Mark Wilson from Texas to Los Angeles in the 1960s, and is today a world-renowned illusion builder.
Los Angeles, CA
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Dustin Stinett
Dustin’s byline first appeared in Genii in 2002 and was a regular contributor by 2004. The magazine’s associate editor from 2014 to 2024, he was its interim editor during 2022. He retired in 2024.
California, CA, USA
PerspectivesViewpointsMay 2025