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Georgiana Elizabeth Eagle

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Georgiana Elizabeth Eagle

Flourished1840s-1880s

Georgiana Eagle (fl. 1840s-1880s) was taught by her father, aprofessional magician, Barnardo Eagle.

Biography

She performed a second-sight act by 1841 as "The Mysterious Lady". After marrying a man named Card (after 1872), she traveled for years as "Gilliland Card" and Madame Card, Magician and Hypnotist.[1]

Georgiana Eagle styled herself as the celebrated enchantress, and advertised her "wonderful, amusing and scientific ENTERTAINMENT in MAGIC" in London. [2]

References

  1. Magical Nights at the Theatre by Charles Waller (1980)
  2. The Complete Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities by Edwin A. Dawes (2005)