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Featured article Great Lafayette The Great Lafayette (1871-1911) was the highest paid magician of his time. Biography Born Sigmund Neuberger (Newburger) in Germany, his family moved to the United States early in his life. Neuberger began his career as an imitator of Ching Ling Foo, but went on to become the highest paid magician of his time. In 1900 he appeared in London changing his name from Sigmund to the Great Lafayette. His act included a quick-change routine as well as dramatic illusions such as his own Lion's Bride (lady to lion). The pampered object of The Great Lafayette's affection was Beauty, a perky terrier given to him as a pup by fellow conjurer Harry Houdini. Beauty had her own suite of brocaded rooms, ate five course meals, and wore a diamond studded collar. Read more about The Great Lafayette… Did you know... From MagicPedia's random pages: Fred Kaps … David Lederman taught magic to Ken Krenzel, Howard Schwarzman and Frank Garcia? …Legerdemain was a monthly Magic Periodical by John Fabjance? …Clement De Lion’s wife was a ventriloquist, professionally known as Anonyma? …Guy Babst was a charter member of the Robert Houdin Club of Kansas City? …Paul Fox created the Miracle Gimmick , a Long Pour Salt Gimmick which was used by Fred Kaps? See also Recent changes. Featured Tip Use the Discussion tab at the top of an article to add comments or make a suggestion. Send News Items and Upcoming Events here. If the front page content is out of date purge the cache Subscribe to MagicPedia updates MagicPedia RSS feed for new articles MagicPedia RSS feed for latest changes Follow @MagicPedia on Twitter

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