by Sheridan | Aug 26, 2011 | Illusions
The superb effect of this, the newest “Aga” is unequalled in the annals of conjuring. Not only is it performed in full day light, but it is performed in full glare of the limelight if need be, and is far in advance of any other method, for, not only does the usual...
by Sheridan | Aug 15, 2011 | Deaths
“HANDCUFF KING” DEAD MANACLE MAGICIAN WHO APPEARED IN BRADFORD HARRY HOUDINI. Harry Houdini, the world famous magician, who made his first professional appearance in this country at the Palace Theatre, Bradford, died at Detroit, yesterday, says a Reuter message,...
by Sheridan | Aug 15, 2011 | Deaths
Houdini’s Will. “Handcuff King’s” Secrets to be Destroyed. NEW YORK FRIDAY – By the will of Houdini, the late handcuff king, his library, valued at 500,000 dollars goes to the congressional Library. His illusions become the property of this brother, T.F....
by Sheridan | Aug 15, 2011 | Uncategorized
by Sheridan | Aug 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the magicians-scrapbook.co.uk A collection of magazine and newspaper clippings collected by an amateur magician from 1900 to the 1930’s. Bound in two volumes, these are pieces of magic history, covering all aspects of magic from the beginning of last...
