Help us get to over 8,756 articles in 2024.
If you know of a magician not listed in MagicPedia, start a New Biography for them. Contact us at magicpediahelp@gmail.com
The Great Lafayette
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
| The great lafayette | |
| Born | Sigmund Neaberger Munich 1871 Germany |
|---|---|
| Died | 9th may 1911 (theatre fire) Edinburgh Empire |
| Resting place | Edinburgh.. Scotland |
| Nationality | German |
| Notable works | change artist |
| Known for | Magic-illusions |
Family
Awards and Honors
Quotes
Bibliography
Books
One of the most famous entertainers of the 20th Century, The Great Lafayette was a quick change artist, magician and master illusionist.
Real name Sigmund Neuberger, Lafayette was born in Munich 1871, before his family emigrated to America in search of a better life.
Lafayette’s early career was heavily influenced by the Chinese magician illusionist Ching Ling Foo who had brought his show to America with great success. In 1900 Sigmund Neuberger appeared in London transformed into The Great Lafayette. Audiences were transfixed by his magic talents and he soon became the highest paid performer of the time.