I had the opportunity to read and review a great biography about Howard Thurston, a magician who was immensely popular in the early 1900's. While everybody remembers Houdini, known for his spectacular escapes, it was Thurston who was wowing the crowds by sawing women in half and making others disappear. He was and is still considered to be one of the greatest magicians ever. Please follow the link below to read the review.
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705366999/Last-Greatest-Magician-captures-life-of-Howard-Thurston.html
Also, if you want to see Thurston in action, here is a clip from the 30's. The quality is poor and this just a fraction of what his show encompassed, but it's pretty cool nonetheless.
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