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sirbrad Inner circle PA 2097 Posts 
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Houdini was a magician long before being an escape artist. How do you think he got the name "King of Cards?" Like I said, he is still fooling people to this day.
The great trouble with magicians is the fact that they believe when they have bought a certain trick or piece of apparatus, and know the method or procedure, that they are full-fledged mystifiers. -- Harry Houdini
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MagiClyde Special user Columbus, Ohio 871 Posts
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He wasn't that good at actual magic, and he did everything he could to hurt other magicians. The truth is that Houdini was an extremely complex individual and very obsessed about protecting his name and reputation. My understanding is that he was actually quite good at magic, but that many other magicians who were jealous would say disparaging things to damage his reputation. Ironically, Houdini was not above damaging the reputations of other magicians and escape artists who crossed him. He could also be quite generous and helpful to others that respected him and his act by asking for permission to perform something that was in his show. Perhaps the greatest example of Houdini's wrath was his "exposure" book on Robert-Houdin. Personally, I consider "The Secret Life of Harry Houdini" a must read. As for my vote for greatest magician, I would have to say Houdini for escapes, Doug Henning for stage, and Michael Ammar for close-up. In mentalism, it would be a toss-up between Kreskin and Darren Brown.
Magic! The quicker picker-upper!
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Drewmcadam Inner circle Scotland 1238 Posts
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Well, could you imagine...just imagine...if Uri Geller made a video to be released on his death. And this video said: "I am a magician, and I fooled the world for a lifetime..." Would that make HIM the greatest magician of all time? Bigger than Houdini?
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cosmopop1 New user 85 Posts
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Dead = Cardini, Vernon, and/or Houdini
Alive = McBride and/or Burton |
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Y2John Inner circle 1498 Posts
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I truly don't believe there is a "Best Magician Ever". Many could be considered the best, but there isn't one who puts all others to shame in all categories of magic.
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Starry Loyal user New York 219 Posts
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Does no one remember Doug Henning?
Ace Starry - Author or THE MAGIC LIFE - A NOVEL PHILOSOPHY
http://www.starry.com/ |
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Traveler Special user 549 Posts
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On 2007-08-24 22:07, Drewmcadam wrote: Drew, do you know more than you're saying ?  Just kidding, mate. But IF, IF Uri would ever consider doing such a thing, it would be marvelous to see him in the international spotlight once more before he outs himself. People over here have not the faintest idea who he is nowadays (perhaps because I live in a silly country) and I'd love to see a revival of all this.
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B-RAND New user Dundas Ontario Canada 21 Posts
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Going to sound common, and very typical, but Criss Angel.
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Mr.Crebar Loyal user 231 Posts
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I really enjoy Michael Ammar. Does anyone think he could be the Dai Vernon of magic someday?
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magicman123 New user 86 Posts
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John Hammon or the one and only person to fool houdini, the Professor.
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PirateJohn Regular user Anaheim, CA 156 Posts
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On 2004-06-02 21:42, TheHungryMagician wrote: Publicity : Criss Angel Skill : Dai Vernon Influence on the magic community : Jay Sankey Influence on the lay community : Criss Angel Presentation : Jeff McBride Creating Effects : Jay Sankey Teaching others : Jay Sankey Your personal favorite : David Copperfield |
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rbattle Loyal user 266 Posts
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Vernon
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phillipsje Veteran user 329 Posts
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On 2007-09-07 00:17, PirateJohn wrote: I completely agree with you. |
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Erdnase27 Inner circle 2505 Posts
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Ublicity : David Blaine
Skill : Dai Vernon and Daryl Influence on the magic community : Vernon and Daryl Influence on the lay community : Blaine Presentation : Vernon and Daryl Creating Effects : Jay Sankey, Daryl and richard Osterlind Teaching others : Daryl Your personal favorite : Vernon |
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ibm_usa Special user In Your Mind, Ky, USA 722 Posts
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On 2004-05-23 00:06, Thinker wrote: who is Cooperfield? I hope you were refering to Copperfield
"You may think that i only talk of things from the past, you know, history, well magic is history"
-Guy Jarrett "Curiosity isn't a sin Harry, but it should be exorcised with great caution." -Albus Dumbledore (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire) http://www.jordanallen-mentalist.webs.com/ |
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MagiClyde Special user Columbus, Ohio 871 Posts
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Does no one remember Doug Henning? Starry, apparently you missed my previous post. Publicity : Houdini Skill : Daryl and Brandon Williams Influence on the magic community : Ammar Influence on the lay community : Criss Angel Presentation : undecided Creating Effects : Jay Sankey, Justin Miller Teaching others : Daryl Your personal favorite : Houdini I know many will argue about my choice of Houdini for peronal favorite or publicity, but he was an incredible self-promoter and showman or he wouldn't be remembered today. What makes him my favorite is that I have an incredible respect for the man's drive and tenacity. He led a life most of us can only dream of. He made things happen rather than waiting for things (or life) to happen to him and tried to live to his fullest potential.
Magic! The quicker picker-upper!
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PirateJohn Regular user Anaheim, CA 156 Posts
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On 2007-09-09 12:40, clynim wrote: Nah, I was definitely thinking Houdini for that one. The only reason I chose Criss Angel is because he has one thing Houdini never had -- television. Most people just never got to see Houdini because all his performances could only be done live. |
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KOTAH Inner circle 2290 Posts
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For pure theater, Jeff McBride, for pure wonder, Doug Henning. Skill female Suzy Wandas. Manipulative skill, Cardini/ Vernon. Spectator management and amazing magic, John Calvert. MC work, Jay Marshall and Aldo COlombini.
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PirateJohn Regular user Anaheim, CA 156 Posts
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I can think of a few more categories to add:
Card handling: Ricky Jay Mentalism: Derren Brown Theatrics: David Copperfield Escapes: Well, I suppose this one is obvious... |
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RicHeka Inner circle 3999 Posts
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I have to add a performer to my short list I entered earlier...'Salvano'[an amazing performer].If you can get hold of a video put out by Stevens...sit back and be a witness to magical enchantment.
Also discussed here. http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewt......start=30 Rich |
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