Lewis Ganson (1913-1980) is best known in North America as a magic author. He wrote some of the most well-known books on the magic of Dai Vernon and Slydini and dozens of other collections and shorter manuscripts.
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This magical couple married in 1931 and spent three decades working together onstage and off. Here they are in home movies that is shot by each other, as they enjoy some laughs with friends.
Charlie Carrer (1898-1971) was an international sensation. As a child he suffered from poor eyesight and juggling was the perfect exercise to improve his vision… and to build a career as a gentleman juggler.
Here is Dell O’Dell doing what she does best. Even though this is a silent clip, her energy bursts through the screen.
Dell presenting her signature version of the Nest of Boxes. Even though a silent clip, you can see her strength of personality and also, her physical strength. Those boxes were heavy!
Dell is presents the Nekko Omar Perfect Mystery, vanishing a rabbit from an apparently empty box that has been suspended between two uprights.
Dell is performing “Fresh Fish” in the early Forties. Invented by magician Arnold Furst, the torn-and-restored paper effect starts with a sign that reads “Fresh Fish Sold Here Today.”
Here is Dell, with a friend, enjoying by two other legendary magicians: Johnny Paul, and later, JB Bobo.