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All publicly cataloged magician profiles from the archive. Filter by era or specialty, limit to those represented in the collection, or search across biographies.
12 magicians
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Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
Theodore Annemann
1907–1942
Theodore Annemann was a pioneering mentalist whose innovations in the field of psychological magic remain foundational to the genre.
Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
David Bamberg / Fu Manchu
1904–1974
Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
Kuda Bux
1905–1981
Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
Cardini
1895–1973
Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
Milbourne Christopher
1914–1984
Milbourne Christopher was a prolific mid-century magician, historian, and author who dedicated his life to preserving the history of magic.
Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
Joseph Dunninger
1892–1975
Joseph Dunninger was a pioneer of mentalism who became a radio and television star, famous for his 'Dunninger's Brainbusters' program.
Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
Robert Harbin
1908–1978
Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
Black Herman
1892–1934
Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
Ed Marlo
1913–1991
Ed Marlo was a prolific Chicago-based magician and author who revolutionized card magic, coining the term 'cardician' to describe specialists in the craft.
Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
Slydini
1901–1991
Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
Harlan Tarbell
1890–1960
Harlan Tarbell was a seminal figure in magic education, best known for his comprehensive 'Tarbell Course in Magic.'
Vaudeville / Early 20th Century
Dai Vernon
1894–1992