Top 8 Best Magicians in the World of All Time

According to Merriam-Webster, magic refers to the use of means believed to have supernatural power over natural forces. Indeed, in many magic shows, we can see magicians are able to recognize the exact playing card which is chosen by the audience who is the only one to see the color and number of the playing card. Besides, we can also enjoy the amazing magic of a coin getting into a plastic bottle without taking off the bottle cap or piercing a hole. All of these marvelous phenomena come from the secrets of magic.

But this blog isn't going to discuss the secrets of magic. Instead, it would like to talk about the magic professions who bring the secrets in front of the world and create the lasting history for magic. In this blog, you will find many famous and popular magicians with an elaborate introduction of each of them. Furthermore, this blog will list their deeds about how to develop magic to a new level and stage. If you are a magic lover, you shouldn't miss this blog because you can find one magic specialist to learn from and update your magic. Now just start reading.

Top 8 Magicians 

1. William Lance Burton

Born in 1960 in America, William Lance Burton is a magic master who performs more than 15,000 shows on the stage and displays the fantastic illusion in front of over millions of people. His magic career lasts for more than 30 years when he also won many famous awards such as the Grand Prix award at FISM and the Blackstone Theatre Award. As a professional magician, William Lance Burton is known for his cooperation with dove and his performance of hand work.

2. Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin

Born in the 19th century, Jean-Eugene transferred himself from a watchmaker to a magician and illusionist after getting inspired by a book. Jean-Eugene changed conjuring from the street, enabling more people from senior classes in the society can enjoy the show at theatre. He also integrates some modern scientific elements such as robots into his magic, so there were great surprises contained in the shows, making his performance become more classic. Examples include Second Sight, The Ethereal Suspension, and The Marvelous Orange Tree.

3. Harry Houdini

As a famous American illusionist and stunt performer in the 19th and 20th century, Harry Houdini challenged many difficult escape acts, including escaping from being locked by police, chains slung from skyscrapers, and milk can with water. From Harry's performance, you will experience many unbelievable moments by watching and holding breath for his actions. Also, Harry Houdini contributes to magic history by keeping his professional standards for magic and aims to help magicians become successful.

4. Howard Thurston

Born in 1869, Howard Thurston is an outstanding stage magic performer of his time. He was motivated by Alexander Herrmann, another great magician. Known as the King of Cards, Howard Thurston had deep attainments in playing cards, and he could make cards out of the audience's sight at his fingertips. Besides, Howard Thurston was remembered by people about his levitation illusion of floating a lady in the water. By watching his magic shows, you will gain an awesome experience.

5. David Copperfield

Defined by Forbes, David Copperfield is the most commercially successful illusionist who gained 21 Emmy Awards and 11 Guinness World Records. He is also involved in television specials on Broadway. In his shows, you will see the disappearance of the Statue of Liberty and the travelling at the Great Wall of China. You know, they are illusions, but you still can experience a journey as if they were happened in reality. What’s more, David Copperfield devotes his earnings made from doing performance to those disabled patients in need and help the world. The image of David Copperfield is much solid.

6. John Nevil Maskelyne

Born in the Golden Age of Magic, John Nevil Maskelyne was a British magician, whose many illusions are still displayed today in the world. He held the Egyptian Hall in London for 31 years. Apart from being a magic performer, John Nevil Maskelyne is also an inventor who innovates levitation illusion, which is also mastered by Howard Thurston. Like Harry Houdini, Maskelyne founded a committee to keep monitoring the quality of magic and point out the fraudulent conjuring, helping to maintain a clean magic circle for all magicians in the world.

7. Derren Brown

Derren Brown is a contemporary illusionist who blends magic with psychology. He won't demonstrate that he has supernatural power, and his behavior also aims to prove that supernatural power doesn’t exist. Among his magic, Something Wicked This Way Comes and Svengail are two most famous books which help him achieve the Best Entertainment at Laurence Oliver Awards. Therefore, his magic is modern and scientific that allows you to learn something. 

8. David Blaine

Born in 1973 in America, David Blaine is another uncommon but smart contemporary magician, who improves his magic shows by focusing on his spectators' reflections. But he has another identity, extreme performer, because he has great endurance, and this also assists him to break several world records. For example, he can hide himself inside huge ice in three days and float himself in a glass box for 44 days. Consequently, he and his stunts leave a deep impression in people’s minds.