Novelties and Wonders

Further investigations in the bygone night-club era In our investigations of the bygone nightclub era, we hope our followe...

An adieu to Carl Ballantine (1922-2009) As Orson Welles wisely stated: "every magician is the greatest magician in the world". T...

"FISM" in Beijng The venerable ancient art of magic is still alive: yesterday in Beijing ended the FISM, the world magic champions...

Tivoli park in Copenhagen stands as one of the last paradises of novelties and wonders. One of its main attractions in the 50s was Mrs.Torpe...

With a tribute to the unique art of John Twomey. It seems that all started in 1933, when a farmer named Cecill Dill traveled from Trave...

Eric Brenn, or the mastering of porcelaine for entertainment purpose Plate spinning is one of the most widely replied standards in showbiz, ...

Kuda Bux, from India, was an unique act in the last century of inusual performances. He was able to read and write while wrapped as a mummy,...