The late 19th and early 20th centuries were a special time for magic in New York, coinciding with the rise of vaudevilles, circuses, and mainstream theaters, as well as innovations in publishing and science. A new exhibit at the New York Public Library, "Mystery and Wonder: A Legacy of Golden Age Magicians in New York City, (https://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/mystery-and-wonder-legacy-golden-age-magicians-new-yo…
SOURCE: YouTube at 02:28PM on March 5, 2026