General Johann von Ravenstein’s 21st Panzer Division was engaged in counterattacks against the Allies during Operation Crusader in World...

One of Jasper Maskelyne's regular tricks was 'The Transit of Venus.' Invented by magician David Lymer, it was marketed by magic dealer...

In late 1942, while serving with the British Army in North Africa, Lieutenant (later Major) Jasper Maskelyne joined the regional branch...

A trick performed by magician Jasper Maskelyne (probably invented by Oswald Williams). While Williams held a tray, Maskelyne said: “If...

John Nevil Maskelyne (1839-1917) is buried, with his wife and mother, in the family plot in Brompton Cemetery in London. John Nevil...

Jasper Maskelyne starred in a musical show at the Royal Opera House in Cairo during World War Two. Presented by the Cairo Amateur...

In April 1937, Jasper Maskelyne featured in a Pathetone news film, performing his version of the classic Swallowing Razor Blades trick....

British actor and former RAF officer, Christopher Lee (famous for playing Dracula and other movie villains), tells how Jasper Maskelyne...

Jasper Maskelyne performing 'The Sands of the Desert trick'. Originated in the early 19th Century, it sees the magician stir different...

Dizzy Limit. Illusion. Dizzy Limit (also known as the Girl in the Net, and possibly Venus does the vanishing trick) was another of...

In the late 1930s, Jasper Maskelyne was recruited to promote clothing company Harry Hall Ltd. Dressed in their suits, he appeared in...

A pre-war poster advertising 'Jasper Maskelyne, The Royal Command Magician and Company, in A Melange of Magic'. #jaspermaskelyne...

Jasper Maskelyne was born at 88 Trinity Road, Wandsworth in London, England (a few minutes walk from Tooting Bec tube station)....

'Maskelyne's Book of Magic' was published in 1936. Containing instructions for simple magic tricks, how to present magic and stories of...

On 3 December 1937, Jasper Maskelyne appeared as a talking head on a B.B.C. radio broadcast titled 'Entertainment at St. George’s Hall,...

On 7 February 1925, Jasper Maskelyne got engaged to 20-year old Evelyn Home-Douglas, one of his on-stage assistants. The photo below was...