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On October 16, 1865, on Stodare's, 200th appearance at the [[Egyptian Hall]], he presented for the first time his [[Sphinx Illusion]], invented by [[Thomas Tobin]]. | On October 16, 1865, on Stodare's, 200th appearance at the [[Egyptian Hall]], he presented for the first time his [[Sphinx Illusion]], invented by [[Thomas Tobin]]. | ||
He died at the height of his success after suffering a fatal hemorrhage of the lungs. His brother, Alfred, continued his show. | He died at the height of his success after suffering a fatal hemorrhage of the lungs. His brother, Alfred, continued his show as well as his widow as "Madame Stodare". | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
"The conjurer demonstrates that things are not always what they seem. Therein lies his philosophy." -- Colonel Stodare | "The conjurer demonstrates that things are not always what they seem. Therein lies his philosophy." -- Colonel Stodare | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 24 July 2008
Colonel Stodare (June 28, 1831 - 1866) was born Joseph Stoddart in Liverpool, England. He used the title "Colonel" to suggest an adventurer or explorer of foreign mysteries. Some references also list him as being born Jack Inglis in Scotland.
He was a ventriloquist and magician who entertained the Royal family at Windsor.
He went to London in 1865, working in opposition to John Henry Anderson.
On October 16, 1865, on Stodare's, 200th appearance at the Egyptian Hall, he presented for the first time his Sphinx Illusion, invented by Thomas Tobin.
He died at the height of his success after suffering a fatal hemorrhage of the lungs. His brother, Alfred, continued his show as well as his widow as "Madame Stodare".
Quotes
"The conjurer demonstrates that things are not always what they seem. Therein lies his philosophy." -- Colonel Stodare
Inventions and featured illusions
- Stodare Egg - a hollow egg used in vanish or production of a silk.
- The Indian Basket, using the Tip-Over Trunk principle
- Sphinx Illusion
Publications
- Hindu Basket (1866)
- Handbook of Magic (1862)
- The New Handy Book of Magic (1865)
- Stodare's Fly Notes
- Routledge's Every Boy's Annual By Edmund Routledge included Stodare's Fly Notes as a chapter (1867)
References
- Hiding the Elephant, Steinmeyer
- http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=10591
- STODARE, THE ENIGMA VARIATIONS by Edwin Dawes