Hardeen, brother of Houdini, performs Houdini's classic, The Metamorphosis, in Brooklyn, New York. This was one of Houdini's earliest successes, which he performed with his wife Bess.

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Another great sequence with Doug Henning from his appearance on the Muppet Show.

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Early Harry Anderson with female assistant (wife?). Quite funny.

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If there is a better all around magician," master mentalist Joseph Dunninger wrote of his lifelong friend Al Flosso, "I have yet to discover him." Combining subtle, sophisticated manipulations with his bold, gritty persona, Flosso's magic became legendary. Though he stood only 5' 2", Flosso was a giant of the magic world.

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Doug Henning from his appearance on the Muppet Show.

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This is a young David Copperfield. You know, when he's not pretending he's really magic, he's not so bad. Actually, Copperfield truly is a top class performer. I appreciate the younger Copperfield as I feel there's a bit more wonder to what he's doing,.. primarily from him.

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Alright, so Dick Zimmerman is not a name you instantly think of when you think of magicians. In fact, magic was only a sideline for Dick as he was an executive with Mattel. However, this routine, from a Merv Griffin magic special is well worth watching and worthy of being housed in the vintage magic collection. In particular is a sweet, intimate trick with a rope and a small circle. Watch for it.

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What can you say,... he's Mr. Electric! Act never changed in 30 years. Props to Mr. (and Mrs.) Electric! For those that don;t know... Marvyn and Carol Roy performed the "Mr. Electric" Act for over fifty years. They performed during the fifties, sixties, seventies and eighties, at every venue there was to perform: Radio City Music Hall, The London Palladium, The Latin Quarter, Gorki Park in Moscow, the Ed Sullivan Show, The Hollywood Palace and many more. They worked hotels, ice shows, floor shows, night clubs, theatres, arenas, amusement parks. Mr. Electric led a life that most magicians only dream of. ENJOY!

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One smooth cat this Shimada. Seriously, what can you say about this master of smooth.

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If anyone can identify this magician, please let me know. He is terrific. And in the tradition of Chung Ling Soo, Fu Manchu, Okito and others, he is actually caucasian. Regardless, check out this act.

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Carl Ballantine in his prime and at his best. "Come out flying."

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Quite a clever act. The tricks aren't much really, but the presentation is unique, clever and really enjoyable.

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Rare footage of Houdini preparing for a straightjacket escape. He is assisted in the preparation by his brother Hardeen and Jim Collins.

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Rare footage of Houdini preparing for a public escape in Los Angeles. The equivalent of a backstage pass or behind the scene look at Houdini, Hardeen and The LAFD as Houdini prepares for a straightjacket escape.

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