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The Maskelyne family of magicians.

John Nevil Maskelyne (December 22, 1839 - May 18, 1917) stage magician, inventor and a descendant of the Astronomer Royal Nevil Maskelyne.

  • Nevil Maskelyne - Son of John Nevil who continued his father's work at the Egyptian Hall in London.
    • Jasper Maskelyne (September 29, 1902–1973) - son of Nevil Maskelyne. Stage magician in the 1930s and 1940s.
    • Noel Maskelyne (?- August 23, 1976) - son of Nevil Maskelyne. Started out as an electrical engineer, then joined the Maskelyne company after his father died.
    • Mary Maskelyne (Mrs. Sterndale Bennett) (? - March 10, 2000) - daughter of Nevil Maskelyne performed with Noel during the St. George Hall days.