In the early 1900s, Adelaide Herrmann was one of the most famous magicians of her day. She inherited her husband Alexander's magic show upon his death in 1896 and performed internationally for 30 years. A hundred years later, few people could name her as quickly as they would Houdini, and few can name any contemporary female magicians as famous as David Blaine or David Copperfield. Research studies show that female membership in magic clubs and performances hovers around 5 percent. Why there aren't more women magicians is an intriguing question, especially in an age when women are ... Read More