The Discoverie of Witchcraft is one of the most important works in illusionist literature, and is often referred to by artists of the impossible. However, it is all too often forgotten that this [...]
207 years ago, a performing dog arrived in France!
"In January 1817, Sr Castelli d'Orino, Milanese, brought to Paris, a Dog whose extraordinary talents are the general admiration." This is how Munito, the learned dog, is announced [...].
Happy birthday Ionia the Enchantress!
Born in Brussels on December 20 1888 - exactly 135 years ago - Clémentine de Vère would go on to become a renowned magician as well as a [...].
Discover the story behind the Cabinet d'Illusions name!
Do you remember our book on Munito, the clever dog who performed magic tricks with his master in the 19th century? Well, this duo, made up of Castelly [...], [...], [...] and [...], [...
How to make a person appear... through a painting!
At the bend in an alley, ten people gather in front of a table. In front of them, an eleventh person, a magician playing with his cups, invites them to follow the [...]
A conference on the history of magic, rich in emotion!
From August 24 to 27, 2023, the city of Ghent (Belgium) hosted the 9th European Congress on the History of Magic. A unique, timeless event bringing together [...]