Magic Circle tries to track down first female member – who posed as a man
(theguardian.com)
The council meeting of the Magic Circle on 9 October 1991 was a historic occasion, marking the moment when the first cohort of women, including Debbie McGee and Fay Presto, were admitted to its previously male-only ranks of magicians.
The council meeting of the Magic Circle on 9 October 1991 was a historic occasion, marking the moment when the first cohort of women, including Debbie McGee and Fay Presto, were admitted to its previously male-only ranks of magicians.
19th-century ‘toy book’ demystified the techniques used by mediums
(smithsonianmag.com)
In 1864, a book called Spectropia set out to expose how the brain can trick people into believing they’ve seen a ghost.
In 1864, a book called Spectropia set out to expose how the brain can trick people into believing they’ve seen a ghost.
The Spellbinding Life of Koji Kashin: Japan's Legendary Wandering Magician
(tokyoweekender.com)
Meet the rogue monk who bewildered warlords and cheated death at every turn
Meet the rogue monk who bewildered warlords and cheated death at every turn