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Tag Archives: California
Trick or Treat? – Cerro Gordo, California & Dr. Swift’s Magic Power
Dr. Swift took advantage of the age of hysteria – ‘are you depressed, irritable, suffering from the usual female ailments?’ – so travelling the US making house-calls, he did go. One area in which Dr. Swift hung his hat … Continue reading
Posted in Medical Arts & Science
Tagged 1860's, 1870's, abandoned, Alabama, arrested decay, California, Cerro Gordo, cure, depression, disease, Dr. R. H. McDonald, Dr. Swift, female hysteria, ghost town, ghost walk, healer, Health, History of Massage, home treatment, hysteria, Los Angeles Times, Louis Sloss, Magical Power of Fine Gentle Massage, mid-quarters, midwife, Munroe County, New York, Sacramento, silver, silver-mining, Turnbull
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Dai Vernon – The Man Who Fooled Houdini
Dai Vernon (June 11, 1894 – August 21, 1992) – born David Frederick Wingfield Verner, in Ottawa,Canada, was and still is known for his contributions to the world of magic. Vernon’s interest in magic was passed down to him … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Inventions, Wartime
Tagged 3 Card Monty, a little child should lead them, Allen Kennedy, California, Canada, cardistry, Carnagie, Charlie Miller, Cups and Balls, Dai Vernon, David Frederick Wingfield Verner, Hand of Fate, Harry Houdini, Howard Thurston, ice cream, Los Angeles, magic, Magic Castle, magician, Ontario, Ottawa, sleight-of-hand, The Cone and Ball, The Expert At The Table, The Spirit of Magic
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