The Performers
Featured Magicians
A curated introduction to the performers, creators, innovators, and thinkers who shaped the magical arts. Additional biographies are made public as they are researched and developed.
In CollectionModern Magic
David Copperfield
1956–
In CollectionGolden Age of Magic
Harry Houdini
1874–1926
In CollectionModern Magic
Penn & Teller
Penn Jillette (1955– ) · Teller (1948– )
Golden Age of Magic
Chung Ling Soo / William Robinson
1861–1918
Chung Ling Soo was the stage persona of American magician William Robinson, who became one of the most famous and tragic figures of the Golden Age of Magic.
Modern Magic
Doug Henning
1947–2000
19th Century / Early Magic
Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin
1805–1871
Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin is widely considered the 'father of modern magic,' having transformed the art from street-level trickery to a sophisticated theatrical experience.
Modern Magic
Ricky Jay
1946–2018
Ricky Jay was a world-class sleight-of-hand artist, actor, and preeminent historian of the conjuring arts.
Modern Magic
Siegfried & Roy
Siegfried Fischbacher (1939–2021) · Roy Horn (1944–2020)
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