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The Magic Detective Podcast explores the fascinating history of magic, from Houdini and legendary illusionists to forgotten magicians, mentalists, escape artists, inventors and the mysterious stories behind their lives and careers.
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Jul 31, 2019
Jul 31, 2019
14 min
This week I discuss Talma The Queen of Coins. She was part of the famous show, LeRoy, Talma, & Bosco-The Monarchs of Magic, but she also had her own solo career for a time. This is another show episode running 14 minutes. You can see some rare images of Talma over at my blog, TheMagicDetective.com
Also, the music for this episode was provided by http://www.purple-planet.com
Oct 15, 2018
Oct 15, 2018
35 min
This podcast is basically about the famed Belgian Illusionist, Servais LeRoy. I began examining one of the famous posters belonging to LeRoy Talma and Bosco. Then I move onto a very heart breaking story in his life. And still, there is more. Music provided my purple-planet.com Please check the companion story at my blog, TheMagicDetective.com