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'''Mademoiselle Patrice''' (fl. 1890s), born of a German mother in the United Kingdom, was the first lady magician to be called a 'conjuress'. | |||
== Biography == | |||
She originally assisted [[Charles Bertram]] and later became known as a very accomplished magician in her own right Married to [[C. Lang Neil]] in 1893, Mademoiselle Patrice entertained royalty on a number of occasions. She was a very well-educated women and spoke several European languages. Several of her tricks and routines are described and photo-illustrated in Neill's ''[[The Modern Conjurer and Drawing-Room Entertainer]]''. | |||
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* Genii Vol 12, issue 6, | * [[Genii 1948 February]], Vol 12, issue 6, p. 173, P C Sorcar: Ladies in Magic | ||
* Linking Ring Vol 38, iss 11, p28 (Jan 1959) | * Linking Ring Vol 38, iss 11, p28 (Jan 1959) | ||
* Magic Circular vol 74, iss 806, (May 1980) | * Magic Circular vol 74, iss 806, (May 1980) | ||
Latest revision as of 13:23, 18 May 2021
| Mademoiselle Patrice | |
| Born | Augusta Patrizia De Rella Middlesex, UK |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Flourished | 1890's |
Mademoiselle Patrice (fl. 1890s), born of a German mother in the United Kingdom, was the first lady magician to be called a 'conjuress'.
Biography
She originally assisted Charles Bertram and later became known as a very accomplished magician in her own right Married to C. Lang Neil in 1893, Mademoiselle Patrice entertained royalty on a number of occasions. She was a very well-educated women and spoke several European languages. Several of her tricks and routines are described and photo-illustrated in Neill's The Modern Conjurer and Drawing-Room Entertainer.
References
- Genii 1948 February, Vol 12, issue 6, p. 173, P C Sorcar: Ladies in Magic
- Linking Ring Vol 38, iss 11, p28 (Jan 1959)
- Magic Circular vol 74, iss 806, (May 1980)
- London Census 1901 & 1911