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October 25, 2017

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Joel Byers

On October 25, 2017, in Kuala Sanglang, a small coastal village in northern Malaysia, a spiritual magician’s trick went horribly, horribly wrong. The 68 year-old, Mr. Lim Ba, professionally known as ‘Black Dog’, was performing… Continue reading →

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October 19, 2003

Posted on October 19, 2013 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY! in 2003 in London, magician David Blaine emerged from a clear plastic box that had been suspended by a crane over the banks of the Thames River since September 5th. He survived only on water for 44 days. His first attempt on September 4th was brought to a quick halt … Continue reading →

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September 5, 1955

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Joel Byers

On THIS DATE IN TWISTED-HISTORY! in 1955 Fred Kaps ascended to the rank of World Champion Magician. He performed the infamous “I’ve Got Your Nose Trick” at the Marvin Goldstein bar mitzvah 136 consecutive times, breaking the old record of 133. Only two little boys went home without their correct noses and Rachel Goldstein, age … Continue reading →

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July 17, 1955

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Joel Byers

On July 17th, 1955 – Disneyland opened its doors in rural Orange County and Walt Disney was finally able to harness the power of children’s laughter and wonder to summon the “Great Old Ones” and bind them to his will and force them to obey his commands. The first death attributed to Disney and his … Continue reading →

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