Stars of Vaudeville #777: Joseph Michael Hartz
Today is the birthday of magician Joseph Michael Hartz (1836-1903). An English native, Hartz was already presenting a full evening of magic in London at age 18, with an act based on that of Robert-Houdin. He then innovated an entirely new act called “Crystal Magic” featuring a bevy of transparent props, and he also worked […]
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