[MindFreakLoyal01]

Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz; March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian-born American magician and escapologist, stunt performer, actor and film producer noted for his sensational escape acts. He was also a skeptic who set out to expose frauds purporting to be supernatural phenomena.[1]

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[Deadwoodrose]

He was also a friend of Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes stories until their differences regarding spiritualism movement ie psychics,etc. saw them part as friends.

[chad38]

It's said that magic originated in 2700 BCE. The first know performance was by an Egyption named Dedi. So needless to say, magic has been around since a very long time.