Howard Thurston, the last great stage illusionist, was hailed as “The World’s Greatest Magician” in the early 20th century. But he has been all but forgotten. He was a contemporary and rival of Harry ...

Howard Thurston, the last great stage illusionist, was hailed as “The World’s Greatest Magician” in the early 20th century. But he has been all but forgotten. He was a contemporary and rival of Harry ...

He was the most famous magician of the 20th century. Yet Harry Houdini’s peers were often scathing about him. His tricks were “awful stuff” and “a bunch of junk”, they sniffed. “Watching him play the ...

Louisville's best-known magician Lance Burton reappears this week in the city where he learned magic as he takes part in Louisville's International Festival of Film. Fans of the master magician won't ...

This piece is excerpted from National Geographic's Book of Magic and the Occult: A Visual History. He’s the most famous magician to ever live, but few realize that Harry Houdini (1874–1926) began life ...

North East's renowned magician Chris Cross announces a special gig in Bristol. Find out how to book your tickets for a magical experience. Arguably the North East’s most famous magician, Chris Cross ...