Women Magicians
Okay, despite my confusion about technology I am ready to emerge into the world of the inspiring blog. I have decided to have my second ever entry be about women magicians (or as they are sometimes called— magiciannes) Some of you may have never seen or even heard of a woman performing magic, but there is a rich and unknown history of women in the conjuring arts. There are not only many professional women magicians performing today, there are numerous women from the past. Here are a few very famous women magicians from the past:
Adelaide Hermann
(1853-1932)
Adelaide Hermann started as an assistant to her husband Alexander Hermann. After his death she continued performing and became a major success on her own. Known as ‘The Queen of Magic’ she performed eleboratate illusion shows and she also was known for her Oriental act and her dancing. One of the few magicians to perform the dangerous bullet catch.
Talma
(1868-1944)
Talma was known as the Queen of Coins. Though she had very small hands, she was one of the greatest coin manipulators ever. Performed with her husband in the group “Le Roy, Talma & Bosco”
Suzy Wandas
(1896-1987)
Suzy Wandas was born into a family of magicians. She was very inspired after seeing Talma who was another female magician perform. Suzy Wandas was knows as the Lady with the Fairy Fingers for her amazing manipulation routines. She had incredible grace and had developed a routine with a single card that out shone her peers.
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- Suzy Wandas
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- Talma
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- Adelaide Hermann
Hope this information is inspiring to you and I look forward to writing for you again real soon!
July 25, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Love the historical perspective, but I’m curious about the modern Magiciannes? A bio of current female performers would certainly be interesting!
Thanks,
Leland
August 1, 2009 at 7:28 am
Leland,
Hi! I am so glad you liked the historical perspective… and thanks for your interest in the modern magiciannes. As there are many of us performing professionally I will get a blog entry on here soon talking about the modern day ladies of magic!
Smiles,
Erica
March 1, 2010 at 6:47 pm
Very helpful info. Thanks so much!
October 8, 2010 at 2:44 pm
You left out one of the most important ground breakers in recent history. Dorothy Dietrich. Check out her page on http://wikipedia.com
October 9, 2010 at 4:39 am
So far I have mentioned just a few of our magical sisters….Yes – Dorothy Dietrich! Known for her amazing escapes and sawing only men in half. Thank you for bringing up this fabulous woman and also for inspiring me, I am going to write another blog honoring her!
October 9, 2010 at 2:57 am
Suzy was my grandmother. She was and still is a great woman and magician. She is also known as the World’s most famous woman magician of her time and has her gown and other items displayed in the Magic Hall of Fame in Los Angeles CA.