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For historical magicians of note, including any well known magicians from recent time who are now deceased.

Blackstone, Harry, Jr.

Harry Blackstone [Junior] June 30, 1934 - May 14, 1997

Blackstone, Harry, Sr.

Harry Blackstone [Senior] (1885-1965)

Christopher, Milbourne

Milbourne Christopher - 1914-1984

Dunninger, Joseph

Sites related to the magician - 1892-1975

Henning, Doug

Information about the magician, born 1947, died 2000.

Houdin, Robert

Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805-1871)

Kellar, Harry

Harry Kellar (1849-1922)

Maskelyne, Jasper

British entertainer in the 1930s. Played an important role in the Second World War by creating illusions to deceive the enemy - including platoons of dummy tanks and a fake harbour. His story is soon to be made into a film.

Born 1902, died 1973.

Sam, Long Tack

(1885-1961) Born in Shangdung province. Played Vaudeville's New York Palace Theater with his troupe of Chinese acrobats. Orson Welles' mentor in magic.

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