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  2. Oscar Massin - Wikipedia

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    Oscar Massin (1829–1913) was a Belgian-born French jeweler known as “The Diamond Reformer," [1] who created some of the 19th century's most influential and innovative fine jewelry that radically redefined a new era for the industry at large.

  3. Thaumatrope - Wikipedia

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    Claudet also noted in 1867 that the thaumatrope could create a three-dimensional illusion. A spinning rectangular thaumatrope with the alternating letters of the name "Victoria" on each side, showed the full word with the letters at two different distances from the observer's eye. If the two strings of the thaumatrope are attached to the same ...

  4. Origami (magic trick) - Wikipedia

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    Origami is a magic stage illusion with a Japanese paperfolding theme, designed by Jim Steinmeyer.It was originally performed in 1986 by Canadian illusionist Doug Henning, using a working prop constructed by illusion builder John Gaughan.

  5. Zig Zag Girl - Wikipedia

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    The Zig-Zag Girl illusion is a stage illusion akin to the more famous sawing a woman in half illusion. In the Zig-Zag illusion, a magician divides an assistant into thirds, only to have them emerge from the illusion at the end of the performance completely unharmed. It was invented in 1965 by magician Robert Harbin. [1] [2]

  6. Neck ring - Wikipedia

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    Neck rings, or neck-rings, are any form of stiff jewellery worn as an ornament around the neck of an individual, as opposed to a loose necklace. Many cultures and periods have made neck rings, with both males and females wearing them at various times.

  7. Necklace - Wikipedia

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    The court necklace originated from a Buddhist rosary sent in 1643 by the Dalai Lama to the first emperor of the Qing dynasty. The necklace is composed of 108 small beads, with 4 large beads of contrasting stones to symbolize the 4 seasons, and was placed between groups of 27 beads.

  8. Fakir of Ava - Wikipedia

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    The Chinese Plate Illusion; How to Cook an Omelet, and Produce Game and Ring; The Bank Note and Enchanted Candle; The Flying Watches; The Enchanted Fishery; The Express Laundry; The Wonderful Hat; The Witches Pole or the obedient Mysterious Blood Writing on the Arm; Vanishing Cage, Balls and Game; Laughable Ribbon and Paper Trick

  9. Magic in India - Wikipedia

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    The Latin term Magi was used to refer to Zorastrians during ancient times. [citation needed] The performance of magic and its practice is historical and very ancient.There would be definite yet varied purposes for the practice of magic which evolved where entertainment, tricks, deception, illusion, cheating in games, and fun may have been aimed.