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Alexander Herrmann

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Alexander Herrmann

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Also known as Herrmann the Great

French magician (1844-1896)

Person · Open Library

Born
1843
Died
1896
Works
9

Top works

  • Herrmann's art of magic
  • Theater program for "The Great and only Herrmann!" at the Standard Theatre and "The Grand Duchess" at the Grand Opera House, San Francisco, December 24, 1879
  • Theater playbill for "The Great Herrmann," Ford's Opera House, Baltimore, April 26, 1875
  • Herrman's [sic] black art
  • Herrmann's conjuring for amateurs

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
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Total plays
2

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Quotes

  • That famous trick, related by nearly every writer on Hindu jugglery, of youths tossing balls of twine in the air and climbing up on them out of sight, I did not see, nor could I find during my visit any well-authenticated evidence that it was ever done. The tricks I saw I could have imitated with little preparation. I would not presume to introduce them upon the stage.
  • I have not drawn a very rosy picture of the magician. I did not intend to do so. To the novice entering the life and promising himself ease, indolence, and wealth, I should say, "Don't!"

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Alexander
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Paris
Place of death
Ellicottville
Occupation
illusionist
Languages spoken
German
Image
Alexander Herrmann.jpg
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Commons category
Alexander Herrmann
date of birth
1844-02-10
date of death
1896-12-17
place of burial
Woodlawn Cemetery
partner in business or sport
Adelaide Herrmann
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