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Image of John Henry Anderson, magician in the 1800s, he has a moustache and is holding what appears to be some type of doll in one hand.

The Scots magician who inspired the great Houdini

John Henry Anderson from Aberdeenshire was reputedly among legendary Harry Houdini's inspirations.

NE, Orkney & Shetland

Derren Brown. He is pictured with his arms folded, looking straight at the camera with a slight smile. He is bald and has some stubble on his chin. He is wearing a dark grey jacket, a white shirt and a watch.

Illusionist to return to 'birth place' of his act

Derren Brown is performing several nights at the Hippodrome in May.

David Oakley the magician has short grey hair. He is wearing a black shirt and red waistcoat. His tie his navy with stars on it. He is holding a puppet of a white old English sheep dog

Magician, pony and fire engine visit hospital

The visits are to celebrate the role of play in children's hospital treatment.

Sawing woman in half trick

Oldest trick? 100 years of sawing women in half

Illusionists are celebrating a century since the trick of sawing a woman in half was first performed.

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