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
July
1905: The "Magic Circle" was formed when a group of magicians, led by Servais Le Roy, met above the Pinolis restaurant on Wardour Street to discuss the creation of a magic society in England, with its headquarters in London
1912: David Devant is at the Palace Theatre in London before King George V
1932: Thurston - Chicago Theatre - Chicago
03
July
1845: Robert Houdin gives his first performance in his own theatre at 164 rue de Valois in Paris
05
July
1842: Ludwig Döbler - St. James' Theatre - London
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
1957: Birth of Wayne Dobson
2012: Start of the second season of "Dynamo: Magician Impossible" on UKTV
07
July
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
1917:
- Birth of Tom Auburn
- Visit the Tom Auburn exhibition (exclusive to members)
- Profile of Tom Auburn in Zombie magazine no. 4
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
2011: Start of the first season of the series "Dynamo: Magician Impossible" on UKTV
2025: Death of Wayne Dobson (aged 68)
09
July
1842: Ludwig Döbler - St. James' Theatre - London
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
11
July
1849:
- Birth of Harry Kellar
- Visit the Harry Kellar exhibition (exclusive to members)
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
2013: Start of the third season of the series "Dynamo: Magician Impossible" on UKTV
13
July
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann - Wenona Park - Bay City, MI
1914: Houdini is at Hammerstein's Roof Garden in New York where he presents for the first time "The Wall Mystery", the illusion of passing through a brick wall
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
15
July
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann - Wenona Park - Bay City, MI
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
17
July
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann - Wenona Park - Bay City, MI
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
20
July
1869:
- Birth of Howard Thurston
- Visit the Howard Thurston exhibition (exclusive to members)
2005: Criss Angel's series "Mindfreak" debuts on A&E
23
July
1839: Birth of Angelo John Lewis (Professor Hoffmann)
1940: Tom Auburn - Red Triangle Club - Montréal
25
July
1848: Young Alexander - City Saloon - Chicago
1870: The Fakir of Oolu - McVickers Theatre - Chicago
2022: La Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM) holds its event in Quebec City (first time in Canada)
27
July
1870: The Fakir of Oolu - McVickers Theatre - Chicago
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann - Temple Theatre - Detroit
1934: Birth of Johnny Thompson
29
July
1870: The Fakir of Oolu - McVickers Theatre - Chicago
31
July
1881: Death of John Wyman (aged 65)
02
July
1953: Premiere of the film "Houdini" starring Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh and Torin Thatcher. 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
04
July
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
06
July
1842: Ludwig Döbler - St. James' Theatre - London
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
08
July
1842: Ludwig Döbler - St. James' Theatre - London
1869: Birth of Oscar Eliason (Dante the Great)
Oscar Eliason was the first in a long line of magicians to use the pseudonym "Dante." As a young man, he developed a passion for magic, making his debut as an amateur in 1889 and turning professional four years later. By 1898, he had adopted the stage name Dante the Great
1887: Death of Carl Herrmann (aged 71)
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
10
July
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
1934:
- Birth of Marshall Brodien
- Visit the Marshall Brodien exhibition (exclusive to members)
1982: Lance Burton wins the FISM Grand Prix in Lausanne, Switzerland
12
July
1842: Ludwig Döbler - St. James' Theatre - London
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann - Wenona Park - Bay City, MI
1909: Adelaïde Herrmann - Keith & Proctor's Fifth Avenue theatre - New York
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
14
July
1812: Birth of John Henry Anderson (The Wizard of the North)
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann - Wenona Park - Bay City, MI
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
16
July
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann - Wenona Park - Bay City, MI
1911: Harry Bouton & Co. - Sullivan and Considine Theatre - Louisville, KY
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
1932: Dante - Cine Theatro - El Dorado, Rio de Janeiro
18
July
1903: Adelaïde Herrmann - Wenona Park - Bay City, MI
1914: Houdini - Hammerstein's Roof Garden - New York
22
July
1905: Thurston - Palace Theatre - Sydney, Australia
24
July
1848: Young Alexander - City Saloon - Chicago
1928: Birth of Hans Moretti
26
July
1839: Birth of Max Auzinger, alias Ben-Ali-Bey (the creator of the Black Art)
1848: Young Alexander - City Saloon - Chicago
1870: The Fakir of Oolu - McVickers Theatre - Chicago
28
July
1870: The Fakir of Oolu - McVickers Theatre - Chicago
30
July
1870: The Fakir of Oolu - McVickers Theatre - Chicago
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.