Questions & Answers
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Global History of Magic and Illusion study set below.
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1
Which 19th-century French illusionist is widely considered the 'Father of Modern Magic' for his work in Paris?
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A
Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin
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B
Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg
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C
Gustavus Krahmer
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D
Harry Kellar
2
In which country did the famous 'Indian Rope Trick' reportedly originate as a legend before becoming a staple of global stage acts?
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A
Thailand
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B
India
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C
Egypt
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D
China
3
The Egyptian Hall, a major venue for 19th-century magic performances, was located in which global capital city?
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A
Cairo
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B
Paris
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C
London
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D
New York
4
Harry Houdini, the world-renowned escape artist, was born in which European capital before emigrating to the United States?
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A
Budapest
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B
Vienna
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C
Prague
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D
Berlin
5
Which Chinese dynasty is noted in historical texts for hosting early forms of 'performance magic' known as the 'Hundred Entertainments'?
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A
Ming Dynasty
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B
Han Dynasty
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C
Tang Dynasty
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D
Qing Dynasty
6
The Maskelyne family, famous for their magic dynasty, established their long-running magic theater in which iconic English city?
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A
Manchester
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B
Liverpool
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C
London
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D
Bristol
7
Which country is the birthplace of the famous illusionist David Copperfield?
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A
United Kingdom
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B
Canada
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C
United States
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D
Australia
8
The first known written account of a 'cups and balls' magic performance is found in the literature of which ancient civilization?
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A
Ancient Greece
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B
Ancient Rome
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C
Ancient Mesopotamia
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D
Ancient Persia
9
Which city served as the primary base of operations for the legendary illusionist Chung Ling Soo, who performed under an East Asian persona?
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A
Shanghai
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B
London
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C
San Francisco
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D
Tokyo
10
Dedi, the magician mentioned in the Westcar Papyrus, is a figure rooted in the mythology and history of which ancient civilization?
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A
Ancient Egypt
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B
Ancient Greece
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C
Babylon
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D
Aztec Empire
11
The Magic Castle, a famous clubhouse for magicians, is located in which major American city?
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A
Las Vegas
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B
Chicago
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C
Los Angeles
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D
Miami
12
Which European city hosted the first International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM) championship in 1948?
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A
Paris
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B
Lausanne
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C
Rome
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D
Amsterdam
13
Max Malini, a famous close-up magician of the early 20th century, was known for performing his craft in the royal courts of which continent?
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A
South America
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B
Europe
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C
Asia
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D
Africa
14
The 'Automaton Chess Player', known as The Turk, was presented by Wolfgang von Kempelen in which city in 1770?
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A
Vienna
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B
Prague
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C
Budapest
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D
Warsaw
15
Which country is home to the International Museum of Magic located in the city of Toronto?
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A
United States
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B
United Kingdom
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C
Canada
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D
Australia
