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Today's 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.

In the news Penn & Teller Now You See Me Now You Don't Another brick and mortar hits the bricks. Penn & Teller inducted into Magic Circle. Recent deaths: |Ron Urban| |Jeff Sheridan| |Robert A. Olson| |Harry Monti| On this day... Ziska 1872 - Charles Roltare (1872-1932) is born Charles Roltare Eggleston in Bloomfield, Iowa. 1884 - K. T. Kuma (1884-1963) was born Kinjiro Tanko Kumjaro in Seoul, Korea. 1889 - Alexander Herrmann perform at the National Theatre (Washington, D.C.). 1926 - Ziska (1875-1926), who started in magic at age nine as "The Boy Master Magician", dies. 1980 - Doug Henning filmed an episode of The Muppet Show. 1985 - Duncan Johnstone, a magician and collector, dies. Upcoming Events... 2026 Blackpool Magic Convention February 19 - 22 Blackpool, UK Collaboration requests... Help MagicPedia by: Selecting a Random page and reviewing it. Making an article from the Wanted Page list. Adding public domain pictures to articles. All you need to do is join (free) and click "Edit"

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