Paul Daniels
1938 - 2016
The Canadian Conservatory of Magic is proud to present its special section dedicated to the ephemeris of conjuring. This section explores the fascinating history of magic throughout the year, highlighting significant events, iconic artists, and innovations that have shaped this art. We invite enthusiasts and the curious to dive into the captivating world of illusion and magic and celebrate this extraordinary heritage.
Magic in history
01
March
1856: Birth of Frederick Eugene Powell
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905:
- Leon Herrmann - Olympic Theatre - Chicago
- Thurston - Empire Theatre - Hoboken
- Harry Jansen - Metropolitan Theatre - Duluth, GA
1906:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Colonial Theatre - New York
- Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1910: Thurston - Grand Theatre - St. Paul
1919: Thurston - American Theatre - St. Louis
1920: Adelaïde Herrmann - Temple Theatre - Detroit
1923: Houdini - Orpheum - Vancouver
1924: Thurston - American Theatre - St. Louis
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - New York
1930: Thurston - Grand Opera House - Cincinnati
1946: Blackstone - Music Hall - Kansas City
03
March
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Grand Opera House - Indianapolis
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1904: Harry Jansen - Central Y. M. C. A. - Chicago
1905:
- Leon Herrmann - Olympic Theatre - Chicago
- Thurston - Empire Theatre - Hoboken
- Harry Jansen - Metropolitan Theatre - Duluth, GA
1906:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Colonial Theatre - New York
- Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1910: Thurston - Grand Theatre - St. Paul
1914: Thurston - Lyceum Theatre - Detroit
1920: Adelaïde Herrmann - Temple Theatre - Detroit
1923: Houdini - Orpheum - Vancouver
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - New York
1989: "The Magic of David Copperfield XI: The Explosive Encounter" airs on CBS
05
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Grand Opera House - Indianapolis
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1906: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1910: Thurston - Grand Theatre - St. Paul
1911: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1914: Thurston - Lyceum Theatre - Detroit
1920: Adelaïde Herrmann - Temple Theatre - Detroit
1921: At the 204th meeting of the board of directors of the "Society of American Magicians", Harry Kellar was unanimously elected the new Dean of the Society following Houdini's announced departure
1922: Thurston - American Theatre - St. Louis
1923: Houdini - Moore Theatre - Seattle
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - New York
1955: Birth of Penn Jillette
07
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Grand Opera House - Indianapolis
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1904: Lafayette - Avenue Theatre - Detroit
1905:
- Leon Herrmann - Haymarket - Chicago
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Keith's Theatre - Providence
- Kellar & Paul Valadon - Grand Opera House - Brooklyn
- Lafayette - Temple Theatre - Detroit
- Harry Jansen - Unique Theatre - Minneapolis
1906: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1910: Thurston - Bijou Theatre - Minneapolis
1911: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1914: Thurston - Lyceum Theatre - Detroit
1923: Houdini - Moore Theatre - Seattle
09
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905:
- Leon Herrmann - Haymarket - Chicago
- Adelaide Herrmann - Keith's Theatre - Providence
- Kellar & Paul Valadon - Grand Opera House - Brooklyn
- Lafayette - Temple Theatre - Detroit
- Harry Jansen - Unique Theatre - Minneapolis
1906: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre, Philadelphia
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theater - New York
1910: Thurston - Bijou Theatre - Minneapolis
1911: Thurston - Crown Theater - Chicago
1923: Houdini - Moore Theater - Seattle
1925: Houdini - Palace Theatre - Cleveland
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1935: Thurston - Taft Theatre - Cincinnati
1975: Death of Joseph Dunninger (aged 82)
2019: Death of Johnny Thompson (aged 84)
A multi-talented artist blending music, magic, comedy, and theater, Johnny Thompson was born in Chicago in 1934 to Polish parents. He began his career as a musician and arranger. He served as a magic consultant for six seasons of The CW's "Penn and Teller: Fool Us!" and wrote and developed acts for artists such as Siegfried & Roy, Doug Henning, David Blaine, and Criss Angel.
11
March
1854: Birth of Ching Ling Foo
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1875:
- Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
- Death of Johann N. Hofzinser (aged 68)
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905:
- Leon Herrmann - Haymarket - Chicago
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Keith's Theatre - Providence
- Kellar & Paul Valadon - Grand Opera House - Brooklyn
- Lafayette - Temple Theatre - Detroit
- Harry Jansen - Unique Theatre - Minneapolis
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1910: Thurston - Bijou Theatre - Minneapolis
1911: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1923: Houdini - Heilig Theatre - Portland, OR
1925: Houdini - Palace Theatre - Cleveland
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1935: Thurston - Taft Theatre - Cincinnati
13
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905: Adelaïde Herrmann - Keith's Union Square Theatre - New York
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1910: Thurston - Park Theatre - Indianapolis
1911: Thurston - National Theatre - Chicago
1922: Houdini - Keith's Riverside Theatre - New York
1923: Houdini - Heilig Theatre - Portland, OR
1925: Houdini - Palace Theatre - Cleveland
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1935: Thurston - Taft Theatre - Cincinnati
1940: The "Magic in New York" exhibition opens at the Museum of the City of New York. The exhibition runs until September 12, 1940
1987: "The Magic of David Copperfield IX: Escape From Alcatraz" airs on CBS
2013: Death of Hans Moretti (aged 84)
15
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1902: Publication of the first issue of "The Sphinx" magazine
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1910: Thurston - Park Theatre - Indianapolis
1911: Thurston - National Theatre - Chicago
1914: Houdini presents "The Chinese Water Torture Cell" for the first time while performing at the Empire Theatre in Glasgow, Scotland
1923: Houdini - Heilig Theatre - Portland, OR
1925: Thurston - American Theatre - St. Louis
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1986 : Penn & Teller's fourth appearance on the NBC comedy show "Saturday Night Live"
2013 : Premiere of the film "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" starring Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, and Jim Carrey. The film is directed by Don Scardino and distributed by New Line Cinema
17
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1885: Kellar - Egyptian Hall - Philadelphia
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1910: Thurston - Park Theatre - Indianapolis
1911: Thurston - National Theatre - Chicago
1923: Houdini - Heilig Theatre - Portland, OR
1925: Thurston - American Theatre - St. Louis
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
2016:
- Death of Paul Daniels (aged 77)
- Visit the Paul Daniels exhibition
19
March
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1906: Adelaïde Herrmann - Gotham Theatre - Brooklyn
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1910: Thurston - Park Theatre - Indianapolis
1911: Thurston - Haymarket Theatre - Chicago
1921: Birth of Tommy Cooper
1923: Houdini - Orpheum - San Francisco
1925: Thurston - American Theatre - St. Louis
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
21
March
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875:
- Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
- Buatier-de Kolta - Société Royale de la Philarmonie - Brussels
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Adelaïde Herrmann - Gotham Theatre - Brooklyn
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1911: Thurston - Haymarket Theatre - Chicago
1923: Houdini - Orpheum - San Francisco
1925: Thurston - American Theatre - St. Louis
1927: Cardini - Palace Theatre - New York
23
March
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903:
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Shea's Theatre - Buffalo
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Adelaïde Herrmann - Gotham Theatre - Brooklyn
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1911: Thurston - Haymarket Theatre - Chicago
1918: Chung Ling Soo was fatally shot while performing "The Bullet Catch" at the Wood Green Empire in London
1923: Houdini - Orpheum - San Francisco
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1927: Cardini - Palace Theatre - New York
2025: "David Blaine: Do Not Attempt", a six-episode series, is presented on the National Geographic channel
25
March
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Shea's Theatre - Buffalo
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Adelaïde Herrmann - Gotham Theatre - Brooklyn
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1911: Thurston - Haymarket Theatre - Chicago
1912: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1923: Houdini - Clunie Theatre - Sacramento
1924: Dante - Dellinger Theatre - Batavia, NY
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1927: Cardini - Palace Theatre - New York
27
March
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Shea's Theatre - Buffalo
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Leon Herrmann - Orpheum - Minneapolis
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1912: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1916: Houdini - Palace Theatre - New York
1923: Houdini - Clunie Theatre - Sacramento
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
29
March
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Leon Herrmann - Orpheum - Minneapolis
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1912: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1915: Thurston - Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia
1916: Houdini - Palace Theatre - New York
1923: Houdini - Clunie Theatre - Sacramento
31
March
1862: Carl Herrmann - Bryan Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann - Shea's Theatre - Toronto
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Leon Herrmann - Orpheum - Minneapolis
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1912: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1915: Thurston - Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia
1916: Houdini - Palace Theatre - New York
1923: Houdini - Clunie Theatre - Sacramento
1992: "The Magic of David Copperfield XIV: Flying - Live the Dream" airs on CBS
2001: "Lance Burton: On the Road" airs on Fox Family Channel
02
March
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Grand Opera House - Indianapolis
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
- Lafayette - Duquesne Theatre - Pittsburgh
1905:
- Leon Herrmann - Olympic Theatre - Chicago
- Thurston - Empire Theatre - Hoboken
- Harry Jansen - Metropolitan Theatre - Duluth, GA
1906:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Colonial Theatre - New York
- Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
- Houdini - Keith's Theatre - Boston
1910: Thurston - Grand Theatre - St. Paul
1914: Thurston - Lyceum Theatre - Detroit
1920: Adelaïde Herrmann - Temple Theatre - Detroit
1923: Houdini - Orpheum - Vancouver
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - New York
1946: Blackstone - Music Hall - Kansas City
04
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Grand Opera House - Indianapolis
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905:
- Leon Herrmann - Olympic Theatre - Chicago
- Thurston - Empire Theatre - Hoboken
- Harry Jansen - Metropolitan Theatre - Duluth, GA
1906: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1910: Thurston - Grand Theatre - St. Paul
1914: Thurston - Lyceum Theatre - Detroit
1917: Birth of Al Koran
1920: Adelaïde Herrmann - Temple Theatre - Detroit
1923: Houdini - Moore Theatre - Seattle
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - New York
1933: Dante - Theatre Royal - Sydney, Australia
06
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Grand Opera House - Indianapolis
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Keith's Theatre - Providence
- Leon Herrmann - Haymarket - Chicago
- Kellar & Paul Valadon - Grand Opera House - Brooklyn
- Harry Jansen - Unique Theatre - Minneapolis
- Lafayette - Temple Theatre - Detroit
1906: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1911: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1914: Thurston - Lyceum Theatre - Detroit
1920: Adelaïde Herrmann - Temple Theatre - Detroit
1923: Houdini - Moore Theatre - Seattle
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - New York
1936: Cardini - Paramount Theatre - Los Angeles
08
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905:
- Leon Herrmann - Haymarket - Chicago
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Keith's Theatre - Providence
- Kellar & Paul Valadon - Grand Opera House - Brooklyn
- Lafayette - Temple Theatre - Detroit
- Harry Jansen - Unique Theatre - Minneapolis
1906: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1910: Thurston - Bijou Theatre - Minneapolis
1911: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1923: Houdini - Moore Theatre - Seattle
1925: Houdini - Palace Theatre - Cleveland
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1935: Thurston - Taft Theatre - Cincinnati
1985: "The Magic of David Copperfield VII: Familiares" airs on CBS
2019:
- Death of Marshall Brodien (aged 84)
- Visit the Marshall Brodien exhibition
10
March
1855: Wyman the Wizard - South Market Hall - Chicago
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905:
- Leon Herrmann - Haymarket - Chicago
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Keith's Theatre - Providence
- Kellar & Paul Valadon - Grand Opera House - Brooklyn
- Lafayette - Temple Theatre - Detroit
- Harry Jansen - Unique Theatre - Minneapolis
1906: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1910: Thurston - Bijou Theatre - Minneapolis
1911: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1922:
- Death of Harry Kellar (aged 72)
- Visit the Harry Kellar exhibition
1923: Houdini - Moore Theatre - Seattle
1925: Houdini - Palace Theatre - Cleveland
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1935: Thurston - Taft Theatre - Cincinnati
1960: Birth of Lance Burton
12
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1904: Houdini was challenged by London's Daily Mirror to free himself from extreme handcuffs, made by a Birmingham locksmith, which reportedly contained 18 toggle locks (9 in each cuff) and took 5 years and $500 to design. Houdini accepted and freed himself in 1 hour and 10 minutes, one of his greatest career feats
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1910: Thurston - Bijou Theatre - Minneapolis
1911: Thurston - National Theatre - Chicago
1917: Thurston - Lexington Theatre - New York
1923: Houdini - Heilig Theatre - Portland, OR
1925: Houdini - Palace Theatre - Cleveland
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1935: Thurston - Taft Theatre - Cincinnati
1988: "The Magic of David Copperfield 10: The Bermuda Triangle" airs on CBS
14
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1910: Thurston - Park Theatre - Indianapolis
1911: Thurston - National Theatre - Chicago
1912: Thurston - Lyceum Theatre - Detroit
1923: Houdini - Heilig Theatre - Portland, OR
1925: Houdini - Palace Theatre - Cleveland
1980 : Doug Henning is the guest star on "The Muppet Show" (S4-E21)
When asked about his experience as a guest star on season 4 of The Muppet Show, the renowned magician Doug Henning explained: "For me, magic is about suspending disbelief, creating wonder. The audience has to believe in the reality of the illusion, and I think that's also true for the Muppets. This show aims to inspire wonder, and I'm convinced that the Muppets are authentic characters."
1986 : "The Magic of David Copperfield VIII: Walking Through the Great Wall of China" is broadcast on CBS.
16
March
1867: Robert Heller - Metropolitan Theatre - San Francisco
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1879: Kellar - Ford's Opera House - Washington
1903:
- Leon Herrmann is performing in Montreal
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1910: Thurston - Park Theatre - Indianapolis
1911: Thurston - National Theatre - Chicago
1913: Opening of the Magicians' Club (created by Harry Houdini) at 2 Gray's Inn Road in London. The vice-presidents are David Devant and Horace Goldin
1923: Houdini - Heilig Theatre - Portland, OR
1925: Thurston - American Theatre - St. Louis
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
18
March
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theater - New York
1910: Thurston - Park Theatre - Indianapolis
1911: Thurston - National Theater - Chicago
1923: Houdini - Orpheum - San Francisco
1925: Thurston - American Theatre - St. Louis
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
2006: Death of Channing Pollock (aged 79)
Channing Pollock was famous for his stage presence, card manipulation, and talent for making doves appear in a sophisticated and enigmatic style that influenced generations of entertainers. His magic act was filmed for the movie "Europe by Night" (1955), bringing him international recognition. In 1954, the Academy of Magical Arts and Sciences awarded him the title of Magician of the Year
20
March
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Adelaïde Herrmann - Gotham Theatre - Brooklyn
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1911: Thurston - Haymarket Theatre - Chicago
1923: Houdini - Orpheum - San Francisco
1925: Thurston - American Theatre - St. Louis
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
22
March
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903: Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Adelaïde Herrmann - Gotham Theatre - Brooklyn
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1911: Thurston - Haymarket Theatre - Chicago
1923: Houdini - Orpheum - San Francisco
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1927: Cardini - Palace Theatre - New York
24
March
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1874:
- Birth of Harry Houdini
- Visit the Harry Houdini exhibition
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Shea's Theatre - Buffalo
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Adelaïde Herrmann - Gotham Theatre - Brooklyn
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1911: Thurston - Haymarket Theatre - Chicago
1918:
- Death of Chung Ling Soo (aged 56)
- Visit the Chung Ling Soo exhibition
1923: Houdini - Orpheum - San Francisco
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1927: Cardini - Palace Theatre - New York
26
March
1869: The Fakir of Ava - Library Hall - Chicago
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Shea's Theatre - Buffalo
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Leon Herrmann - Orpheum - Minneapolis
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1912: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1923: Houdini - Clunie Theatre - Sacramento
1924: Dante - Dellinger Theatre - Batavia, NY
1926: Houdini - Princess Theatre - Chicago
1927: Cardini - Palace Theatre - New York
28
March
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Shea's Theatre - Buffalo
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Leon Herrmann - Orpheum - Minneapolis
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1912: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1916: Houdini - Palace Theatre - New York
1923: Houdini - Clunie Theatre - Sacramento
30
March
1875: Kellar - Teatro Solis - Montevideo, Uruguay
1903:
- Adelaïde Herrmann - Shea's Theatre - Toronto
- Houdini - Reichshallen Theatre - Cologne, Germany
1905: Kellar & Paul Valadon - Park Theatre - Philadelphia
1906: Leon Herrmann - Orpheum - Minneapolis
1908: Kellar & Thurston - Lincoln Square Theatre - New York
1912: Thurston - Crown Theatre - Chicago
1915: Thurston - Walnut Street Theatre - Philadelphia
1916: Houdini - Palace Theatre - New York
1923: Houdini - Clunie Theatre - Sacramento
1940: Harlan Tarbell - Academy of Music - Brooklyn
1990: "The Magic of David Copperfield XII: The Niagara Falls Challenge" airs on CBS
1993: "The Magic of David Copperfield XV: Fires of Passion" airs on CBS
March 24, 1918
On the 23rd March 1918, Chung Ling Soo performed his last act. He was mid-performance at the Wood Green Empire in London when he reached his famed ‘Condemned to Death by the Boxers’ illusion. In the act, one of his assistants would fire a gun at him, but it was carefully modified to stop the bullet actually leaving the barrel, thus keeping the magician safe while he pretended to catch a bullet between his teeth. On the night in question, some of the gunpowder exploded in the chamber of the gun, causing the bullet to shoot out of the gun into Chung Ling Soo’s lung. It is thought to be the first time the magician spoke in English on stage as he cried out “Oh My God, something’s happened. Lower the curtain”. He was taken to Passmore Edwards Cottage Hospital but died due to his injuries. He is buried in East Sheen Cemetery in East Sheen in London. There was a thorough investigation into his death, but it was finally classified as being caused by a tragic 'misadventure'