In the life of a modern person, various phenomena are so closely intertwined that it is sometimes very difficult to distinguish the real from the virtual, the real from the illusion.
The art of influencing human consciousness was understood differently at different times. In pre-Christian times, the art of illusionists was perceived as magic, in the Middle Ages such sorcerers were burned at the stake, in the Enlightenment they tried to explain tricks from a scientific point of view. At the same time, some illusionists-sorcerers tried to use their skill and heal people from some ailments with the help of focus.
Today these "masters of the illusionary world" have stepped beyond human understanding and create seemingly impossible things on the stages. This article will feature some of the world's best illusionists of the past centuries and the present.
Nicolas-Philippe Ledru
In the distant eighteenth century, the first magician (and part-timescientist physicist) Nicolas Ledru, acted under the pseudonym Comus. In his tricks, he widely used the laws of physics, and therefore the effect on the audience was amazing.
So, he showed off a female robot with a strange face. Her pupils took on the color of the eyes of the one looking through them. This robot could execute simple commands, and the mechanical arm recorded thoughts. The doll terrified and at the same time delighted the entire royal court of Louis the sixteenth. It should be noted that in addition to unusual tricks, Comus became famous for his great contribution to the development of science and technology. He proposed to treat epilepsy with electricity.
Count Cagliostro
The world's best illusionists are extraordinary people. The famous Count Cagliostro was no exception. And despite the fact that he ended his life in an Italian prison, accused of charlatanism, this man lived a bright, adventurous life.
The graph specialized in optical illusion. He began his career as a magician by selling fake cards, in which he promised gullible simpletons treasures with countless treasures. He also sold potions for all diseases. Subsequently, when the fame of Count Cagliostro spread throughout Italy, he began to throw parties with tricks. On them, he easily turned a small diamond into a heavy stone, delicate satin into rough matting. The naive public had no idea that they were being mockingly deceived. The illusionist's talent was so bright that he easily convinced everyone that he was three hundred years old and that he had invented the elixir of immortality. Of course he was normal.a charlatan, but so bright that until now the illusionists of the world mark him as an outstanding magician.
Harry Houdini
This man, whose real name is Eric Weiss, can rightfully join the list of "Outstanding Illusionists of the World." As a child, little Eric got to see a circus tent. Magicians and illusionists simply fascinated him with their tricks. From that day on, the boy never doubted for a moment that the illusion was his calling.
Harry Houdini became famous for being able to free himself from any fetters. The most popular was this trick: Harry was tied to a thirty-kilogram weight and thrown into the Thames, and he swam he althy and unharmed in a few minutes. Now this trick is demonstrated by the famous illusionist brothers of our time - the Safronovs.
Igor Kio
Igor Kio became the successor of his father's work. At first, he acted with his dad as an assistant. But after his father fell ill, he began his own career. Spectators will always remember the bright performances of the master, where he sawed women, where, under the dome of the circus, a beautiful assistant locked in a cage turned into a formidable predator - a lion. Fashion models changed their outfits in seconds. His performances were theatrical, the smooth movements of the dancers set the audience on magic. Until now, the illusionists of the world call Igor Kio the mystery of the twentieth century.
Illusionist Copperfield
David Copperfield is a master of visual deception. I'm sure many people rememberhis famous tricks include stealing the Statue of Liberty, walking through the Great Wall of China, levitating, falling into the Niagara Falls.
And the career of this famous magician began in childhood. From the age of twelve, David showed magic tricks to his peers. And at the age of twenty-two, the career of the master of illusions began to grow rapidly. Soon he became famous all over the world. David began to be invited to different countries, he still collects huge stadiums. Many illusionists of the world are inspired by his ideas. Many magicians of our time dream of repeating his success.
The Safronov Brothers
But our compatriots also made a great contribution to the treasury of magical illusions. Brothers Safronov: Ilya, Sergey and Andrey. For the first time, a large audience saw them on the program “What? Where? When?”, where they demonstrated the number “Burned Alive”. Magicians are known for many interesting tricks, such as "Teleportation of a person", "Animated mannequin" and many others. In addition, the brothers broadcast on television, where they not only show their magic skills, but also declassify other people's tricks.
