This footage was captured and edited by Sid Lorraine in 1931 in Lima, OH, courtsey of the David Ben Collection
John Giordmaine (1898-1974) was a well known Canadian magician. He was particularly well known as a family entertainer and for his decades spent demonstrating magic in the toy department of Eaton’s in Toronto. This clip was recorded at the SAM Conference in Chicago in 1940.
Harold Alberto (Harold McAuliffe, 1882-1964) was an Australian performer who eventually immigrated to the US. He billed himself as The Gay Deceiver.
Bruno Nolo demonstrates fire eating, fire breathing and shows off his muscles for good measure. The program is most likely In Melbourne Tonight hosted by Graham Kennedy which ran in Australia from 1957-1970.
Kuda Bux (Kuda Bukhsh, 1905-1981) performs on You Asked For It, hosted by Art Baker.
Kuda Bux (Kuda Bukhsh, 1905-1981) performs on You Asked For It, hosted by Art Baker. This appearance was from 1953.
Kuda Bux (Kuda Bukhsh, 1905-1981) performs on You Asked For It, hosted by Art Baker.
Robert Harbin (1908-1978) was born in in South Africa and came to London at the age of Twenty. He was a prolific inventor of magic and one of the first magicians in the United Kingdom to perform on television. His books are now rare and sought after among collectors.
Arthur Buckley (1890-1953) was an Australian born magician who came to the United States and performed in Vaudeville.