Today is the birthday of magician Joseph Michael Hartz (1836-1903). An English native, Hartz was already presenting a full evening of magic in London at age 18, with an act based on that of Robert-Houdin. He then innovated an entirely new act called “Crystal Magic” featuring a bevy of transparent props, and he also worked […]
SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 08:44AM on August 10, 2013