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* 1861 - [[Professor Herwinn]], inventor of the [[Thumb Tip]], was born William Humpage in Birmingham. | |||
* 1901 - [[Russell Swann]], a successfull comedy magician, was born William Russell Swann in Washington D. C., the first of 10 brothers. | * 1901 - [[Russell Swann]], a successfull comedy magician, was born William Russell Swann in Washington D. C., the first of 10 brothers. | ||
* 1926 - [[Harry Houdini]] dies of peritonitis secondary to a ruptured appendix. | * 1926 - [[Harry Houdini]] dies of peritonitis secondary to a ruptured appendix. | ||
* 1936 - [[Lou Lancaster]], who worked with [[Mark Wilson]], is born. | * 1936 - [[Lou Lancaster]], who worked with [[Mark Wilson]], is born. | ||
* 1958 - National Magic Day. Phil Graham (Mr. Fantastic, The Psychadelic Prestidigitator) of [[S.A.M.]] Assembly 22 was appointed chairman for this year's activities by S.A.M. Pres. [[Hugh Riley]]. | |||
Latest revision as of 15:14, 15 August 2023
- 1861 - Professor Herwinn, inventor of the Thumb Tip, was born William Humpage in Birmingham.
- 1901 - Russell Swann, a successfull comedy magician, was born William Russell Swann in Washington D. C., the first of 10 brothers.
- 1926 - Harry Houdini dies of peritonitis secondary to a ruptured appendix.
- 1936 - Lou Lancaster, who worked with Mark Wilson, is born.
- 1958 - National Magic Day. Phil Graham (Mr. Fantastic, The Psychadelic Prestidigitator) of S.A.M. Assembly 22 was appointed chairman for this year's activities by S.A.M. Pres. Hugh Riley.