Magic and illusionism

Magician-illusionists

In the 19th century, the new M Magicians made their entrance, first on the scene, followed by massive interest through TV and the film industry.

Magic was superstition and science was henceforth seen as the only way to understand the world around us.

Nevertheless, magic continued to live on in popular culture, albeit now in the form of magic and illusion.

The Greatest Magicians-illusionists of the 19th, 20th and 21st Century: Robert Houdin, Thurtson, Kellar, The Great raymond,

The Great Carter, The Great Herman, David Copperfield, Siegfried & Roy.

Discover magic ...

Some high-profile poster titles:

  • Houdini’s deth defining mystery
  • Kellar self decapitation
  • Thurston; do the spirits come back?

... in our museum