Basically what the title says, what are some of your favorite stories from the history of magic? I'm not writing a report or anything so they can be 100% confirmed or even ones that are potentially rumors or exaggerations (i.e. Maskelyne and WWII).
Here are some examples of what I'm looking for:
- Dai Vernon fooling Houdini
- Robert Houdin stopping a revolution
- Everything surrounding Erdnase
- The Phantom of the Card Table.
- Houdini's crusade against the spiritualism movement.
- "The Discoverie of Witchcraft"
- Maskelyne's supposed involvement in WWII.
- Vernon's search for the center deal.
- James Randi's "Project Alpha" with Banachek.
Just to name a few. If I just listed your favorite above, let me know. I'd also love to hear any fun facts or extra details about it. Thanks guys!
Here are some examples of what I'm looking for:
- Dai Vernon fooling Houdini
- Robert Houdin stopping a revolution
- Everything surrounding Erdnase
- The Phantom of the Card Table.
- Houdini's crusade against the spiritualism movement.
- "The Discoverie of Witchcraft"
- Maskelyne's supposed involvement in WWII.
- Vernon's search for the center deal.
- James Randi's "Project Alpha" with Banachek.
Just to name a few. If I just listed your favorite above, let me know. I'd also love to hear any fun facts or extra details about it. Thanks guys!