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John Nevil Maskelyne – Gloucestershire’s Master of Magic & Mystery
Holst Victorian House, 4 Clarence Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 2AY
Monday 18 Nov 2024
6 – 7:30 PMThe admission price (£10) includes a welcoming drink (alcoholic or non) in the Victorian Kitchen.
Tickets £15.
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John Nevil Maskelyne – Gloucestershire’s Master of Magic & Mystery
John Nevil Maskelyne, or ‘The Chief’ as he’s known in magic circles, was born in Cheltenham in 1839. He began his career as a professional magician after exposing two American spiritualists as frauds at Cheltenham Town Hall (now the site of The Everyman Theatre). He holds the record for the longest continuous running magic show in British history and, during his talk, Andy Meller will explore the life of this fascinating man, from his earliest years in Cheltenham, which were to shape the rest of his life, to his time at Egyptian Hall in London and beyond.
The talk - in the Drawing Room at Holst Victorian House - is illustrated with power point and includes one or two magic tricks along the way!
The talk - in the Drawing Room at Holst Victorian House - is illustrated with power point and includes one or two magic tricks along the way!