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Thurston's Levitation

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The illusion presented by Howard Thurston captivated audiences and was key to his recognition as a leading American magician in the early 20th century.

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Cardini's Card Manipulation and Cardini's Act

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Cardini, known for his flawless sleight of hand, set the standard for card magicians and brought about 'The Cardini Grip'.

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Dante's Sim Sala Bim

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Named after Dante's exclamation during his acts, it was a famous traveling magic show illustrating the international popularity of grand illusion shows.

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Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin's Light and Heavy Chest

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Contributes to the reputation of Robert-Houdin as the father of modern conjuring and played a diplomatic role in French colonization efforts.

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Sawing a Woman in Half

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A seminal illusion that has been a framework for complex variations and is a symbol of classic magic.

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The Bullet Catch

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A dangerous and controversial illusion that has claimed the lives of several magicians.

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David Copperfield's Death Saw

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A modern take on the sawing in half illusion that amplified the danger and spectacle of magic on television.

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The Pendragons' Metamorphosis

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The Pendragons perfected the classic substitution trunk trick with unprecedented speed, contributing to the evolution of escape magic.

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The Masked Magician's TV Reveal

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Stirred significant controversy by revealing secrets behind many popular magic tricks on television, challenging magic's code of secrecy.

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Paul Daniels' TV Magic Shows

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Paul Daniels popularized televised magic in the UK with his BBC television series, which brought family-friendly magic to a wide audience.

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Siegfried & Roy's Tiger Illusions

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Their acts with white tigers and lions brought a new dimension to Las Vegas shows, combining grand scale illusions with exotic animals.

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The Cups and Balls

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An ancient sleight of hand trick considered one of the oldest magic tricks in history, often performed by street magicians.

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The Zig Zag Girl

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Revolutionized illusions by showing the apparent dismemberment of an assistant, created by magician Robert Harbin.

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Harry Houdini's Chinese Water Torture Cell

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Highlighted Houdini's incredible escapology skills and pushed the boundaries of danger in performance magic.

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Blackstone's Floating Light Bulb

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Harry Blackstone Sr. created an intimate yet astounding illusion that showcased the magical possible in ordinary objects.

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Derren Brown's Psychological Illusions

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Known for blending psychological manipulation and suggestion with traditional magic techniques, fostering a modernized genre of magic act.

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Levitation of a Princess

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A hallmark of stage illusion acts that involves making an assistant appear to float without any support.

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David Blaine's Street Magic

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Revolutionized magic with a focus on close-up tricks and an intimate, relatable presentation style that brought magic back into the public eye.

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Cirque du Soleil's Illusory Performances

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Combines traditional circus skills with elaborate storylines and theatrical effects, redefining the spectacle of modern performance magic.

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Doug Henning's Broadway Shows

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Rejuvenated interest in magic in the 1970s with a fresh, colorful aesthetic and a unique blend of illusion and musical theater.

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