Wayne Dobson
1957 - 2025
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
Juillet
1905: Le Magic Circle voit le jour alors qu'une assemblée de magiciens, dirigée par Servais Le Roy, se réunie au-dessus du restaurant Pinolis de la rue Wardour afin de discuter de la création d'une société magique en Angleterre dont le siège social serait basé à Londres.
05
July
1957 : Birth of Wayne Dobson
This Leicester-born artist first gained public recognition through appearances on British variety shows in the late 1980s, before getting his own show on ITV, which aired from 1991 to 1993.
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 31, he continued to perform on stage until 2003.
2012 : Start of the second season of the series "Dynamo: Magician Impossible" on UKTV.
07
July
1917 : Birth of Tom Auburn
Visit the Tom Auburn exhibition (exclusive to members)
1938 : Premiere at Shea's Century Theater in Buffalo of the film "The Mystic Circle Murder" with Bess Houdini in a supporting role and produced by Fanchon Royer Pictures.
2011 : Start of the first season of the series "Dynamo: Magician Impossible" on UKTV.
2025 : Death of Wayne Dobson (aged 68)
10
July
1934 : Birth of Marshall Brodien
Visit the Marshall Brodien exhibition (exclusive to members)
1982 : Lance Burton wins the FISM Grand Prix in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Lance Burton becomes the first American and youngest magician to win the World Championship of The Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques.
12
Juillet
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann est en spectacle au Wenona Park de Bay City, Michigan.
1909: Adelaïde Herrmann est en spectacle au Keith & Proctor's Fifth Avenue theatre de New York.
14
Juillet
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann est en spectacle au Wenona Park de Bay City, Michigan.
16
Juillet
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann est en spectacle au Wenona Park de Bay City, Michigan.
1911: Harry Bouton & Co. sont en spectacle au Sullivan and Considine Theatre de Louisville, Kentucky.
1913: Cecelia Steiner Weiss (mère de Houdini) meurt à l'âge de 74 ans.
18
Juillet
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann est en spectacle au Wenona Park de Bay City, Michigan.
22
Juillet
1905: Howard Thurston est en spectacle au Palace Theatre de Sydney en Australie.
24
July
1928 : Birth of Hans Moretti
27
July
1934 : Birth of Johnny Thompson
02
July
1953 : Premiere of the film "Houdini" starring Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. The film was directed by George Marshall and distributed by Paramount Pictures.
1991 : Premiere of Lance Burton's show "A Magical Journey" at the Fiesta Theatre of the Hacienda Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
06
Juillet
1914: Houdini est en spectacle au Hammerstein's Roof Garden de New York où il présente pour la première fois "The Wall Mystery", soit l'illusion de passer au travers un mur de briques.
08
Juillet
1869: Naissance de Oscar Eliason (Dante the Great)
11
July
1849 : Birth of Harry Kellar
Visit the Harry Kellar exhibition (exclusive to members)
2013 : Start of the third season of the series "Dynamo: Magician Impossible" on UKTV.
13
Juillet
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann est en spectacle au Wenona Park de Bay City, Michigan.
15
Juillet
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann est en spectacle au Wenona Park de Bay City, Michigan.
17
Juillet
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann est en spectacle au Wenona Park de Bay City, Michigan.
20
July
1869 : Birth of Howard Thurston
Visit the Howard Thurston exhibition (exclusive to members)
2005 : Criss Angel's series "Mindfreak" begins on A&E.
23
July
1839 : Birth of Angelo John Lewis (Professor Hoffmann)
25
July
2022 : La Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM) holds its event in Quebec City (first time in Canada)
July 25, 2022
FISM Québec 2022 was the 28th World Championship of Magic of the International Federation of Magical Societies (FISM), held in Quebec City from July 25 to 30, 2022. This was the first time Canada hosted this event, considered the largest magic competition in the world.
More than 2,000 magicians from around the world participated in this week of competition, performances, conferences, and exchanges. The event also coincided with the Quebec City Magic Festival, offering more than 500 hours of free entertainment in the vicinity of the Quebec City Convention Center.