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Harry Blackstone Jr.
1934 - 1997
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
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May
1995 : "The Magic of David Copperfield XVI: Unexplained Forces" airs on CBS.
2006 : "David Blaine: Drowned Alive" airs on ABC.
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1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
1903: Howard Thurston est en spectacle au Keith's Theatre de Boston.
1906: Adelaïde Herrmann est en spectacle au Proctor's 58th Street House, New York.
1910: Howard Thurston est en spectacle au Majestic Theatre de Brooklyn, New York.
1920: Harry Blackstone Sr. est en spectacle à l'Auditorium d'Ottumwa, Iowa.
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May
1983 : "Magic!!! Starring Harry Blackstone" is broadcast on PBS.
Harry Blackstone was in Minnesota in April 1983 to record a special program for television station KTCA. He gave three performances at the Orpheum Theatre to a select audience who were left speechless by his grandiose illusions.
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May
1911 : Death of Sigmund Neuberger (Le Grand Lafayette) at age 40.
1921 : Premiere in the United Kingdom of the film "Terror Island" starring Harry Houdini and produced by Paramount Pictures.
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1902: Howard Thurston est en spectacle au Masonic Temple Theatre de Chicago.
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
1906: Leon Herrmann est en spectacle au Olympic Theatre de Chicago.
1910: Howard Thurston est en spectacle au Majestic Theatre de Jersey City.
1918: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Hippodrome de New York.
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1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
1910: Howard Thurston est en spectacle au Majestic Theatre de Jersey City.
1912: Harry Bouton & Co. sont en spectacle au Nixon Theatre de Philadelphie.
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1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
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1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
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May
1980 : Premiere of the show "Blackstone" at the Majestic Theater in New York for 104 performances.
1997 : "David Blaine: Street Magic" airs on ABC.
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May
1967 : Birth of Greg Frewin
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Mai
1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
1908: Okito est en spectacle au Coliseum Theatre de Seattle.
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1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
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1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
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1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
1905: Leon Herrmann est en spectacle à l'Alhambra Theatre de New York.
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May
2013 : Premiere of the film "Now You See Me". The film is distributed by Summit Entertainment.
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May
1976 : "Magic, Magic, Magic" starring Harry Blackstone Jr. airs on CBS.
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May
1865 : Birth of Jean Henry Servais Le Roy
Virtually unknown today, the inventive Servais Le Roy was one of the greatest magicians and creators of magic tricks of his time. Many of his illusions are still used today. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, his shows caused a sensation in Europe and America.
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May
1992 : Comedian Steve Martin presents his character The Great Flydini for the first time on "The Tonight Show," hosted by Johnny Carson and broadcast on NBC.
1996 : "Champions of Magic" airs on ABC.
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08
May
2020 : Death of Roy Horn (aged 75)
Visit the Siegfried & Roy exhibition (exclusive to members)
Full portrait of Siegfried & Roy in Zombie magazine no. 5
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May
1902 : Creation of the Society of American Magicians (SAM).
1986 : Penn & Teller's sixth appearance on the comedy show "Saturday Night Live" on the NBC network.
The duo presents their version of "Straitjacket Escape" with Teller.
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May
1994: "David Copperfield: 15 Years of Magic" airs on CBS.
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May
1997 : Death of Harry Blackstone Jr. (aged 62)
Visit the Harry Blackstone Jr. exhibition (exclusive to members)
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May
1908 : Howard Thurston becomes Harry Kellar's successor.
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May
1996 : "Hidden Secrets of Magic" airs on NBC.
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1903: Houdini est en spectacle à l'Establishment Yard de Moscou, Russie.
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May
2002 : "David Blaine: Vertigo" airs on ABC.
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May
1995 : "Houdini: Unlocking His Secrets" airs on NBC.
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May
2017 : Opening of the exhibition "ILLUSIONS - The Art of Magic" at the McCord Museum in Montreal (the exhibition ended on January 7, 2018).
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May
1974 : Premiere of "The Magic Show" with Doug Henning presented at the Cort Theatre in New York.
1982 : Premiere of the film "The Escape Artist" starring Raul Julia and Griffin O'Neal. The film was directed by Caleb Deschanel and distributed by Warner Bros.
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May
1949 : Birth of Jean-Pierre Vallarino
1997 : "Melinda: First Lady of Magic" airs on CBS.
May 16, 1908
One of the most famous magic performances of the last century occurred at Ford’s Theater on May 16, 1908. That year, the eminent magician Harry Kellar embarked on his farewell tour. Upon his retirement, he wanted to “pass the wand” to the next great magician. Thurston was known for a stage show so elaborate that his props filled eight train cars. Kellar decided that his successor should be Howard Thurston, who was more famous then Houdini at the time. At his performance in Baltimore, Kellar ceremoniously placed his cape upon Thurston’s shoulders, crowning him the reigning magician.