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He also performed a two person mentalism act (with his wife), exhibited automata and the orange tree illusion. | He also performed a two person mentalism act (with his wife), exhibited automata and the orange tree illusion. | ||
He is mentioned in the memoirs of [[Jean- | He is mentioned in the memoirs of [[Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin]]. | ||
== Books == | == Books == | ||
Revision as of 03:35, 16 June 2008
Chevalier Giuseppe Pinetti (1750 - 1800) was born Giuseppe Merci in Italy. Also known as Giuseppe Pinetti de Wildalle, Chevalier Joseph Pinetti and John Joseph Pinetti. He was called the "Professor of Natural Magic".
He was considered to be one of the major figure of eighteenth century magic. In his "cabinet of curiosities", he presented and mixed scientific experiments and magic tricks.
Pinetti is said to be the first recorded performer to do the Blooming Mechanical Orange Bush and the Thumb Tie escape.
Some other items from his book, "Amusements Physiques", that may have been first been put down in print are:
He also performed a two person mentalism act (with his wife), exhibited automata and the orange tree illusion.
He is mentioned in the memoirs of Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin.
Books
- Amusements Physiques (1784)