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| − | + | '''Philip Breslaw''' (1726 - 1803) was a professional German magician who moved to Great Britain around the age of 33 around 1759s. He apparently started his career in Ireland and then moved to London. | |
Famous for featuring a mind reading act. Breslaw also did tricks with cards, watches, rings, sleeve buttons, purses, swords, cards, dice and silver medals. Travelled extensively Great Britain for at least 44 years. He bitterly rivalled with Philip Astley and Giuseppe Pinetti. | Famous for featuring a mind reading act. Breslaw also did tricks with cards, watches, rings, sleeve buttons, purses, swords, cards, dice and silver medals. Travelled extensively Great Britain for at least 44 years. He bitterly rivalled with Philip Astley and Giuseppe Pinetti. | ||
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*Pietro Micheli, "They lived by tricks - Palatino, Palatine, Breslaw, Boaz and others", published by the author, Italy, 2012, pp. 65-160. | *Pietro Micheli, "They lived by tricks - Palatino, Palatine, Breslaw, Boaz and others", published by the author, Italy, 2012, pp. 65-160. | ||
| − | * | + | *[http://theylivedbytricks.comuv.com/ www.theylivedbytricks.comuv.com ] |
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Revision as of 21:55, 10 May 2013
| Philip Breslaw | |
| Born | 1726 |
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| Died | May 16, 1803 |
| Nationality | German |
| Categories | Books by Philip Breslaw |
Philip Breslaw (1726 - 1803) was a professional German magician who moved to Great Britain around the age of 33 around 1759s. He apparently started his career in Ireland and then moved to London.
Famous for featuring a mind reading act. Breslaw also did tricks with cards, watches, rings, sleeve buttons, purses, swords, cards, dice and silver medals. Travelled extensively Great Britain for at least 44 years. He bitterly rivalled with Philip Astley and Giuseppe Pinetti.
Houdini, in The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin (1908), quoted newspaper clippings in his collection, dated 1781, showing that Breslaw featured the "Cabalistic Clock" and demonstrations of "Second-Sight".
His death had been reported 3 times: in 1783, 1794 and 1803. Only the latter year is the exact one.
He was inducted into the Society of American Magicians Hall of Fame and Magic Museum.
Books
- Breslaw's Last Legacy (1784) - Book was inspired by Breslaw, but not written by him
References
- Pietro Micheli, "They lived by tricks - Palatino, Palatine, Breslaw, Boaz and others", published by the author, Italy, 2012, pp. 65-160.
- www.theylivedbytricks.comuv.com
