Difference between revisions of "LGBTQ Magicians and Illusionists"
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We have identified the following LGBTQ magicians and illusionists from Canada, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, the United States, and Great Britain. Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies and view videos of their acts. | We have identified the following LGBTQ magicians and illusionists from Canada, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, the United States, and Great Britain. Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies and view videos of their acts. | ||
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Mike Tyler]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Christopher Wayne]] |
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| − | * [[ | + | '''Canada''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[James Randi]] |
| − | * [[Fay Presto]] | + | |
| − | * [[ | + | '''Germany''' |
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| − | * [[ | + | * [[Siegfried Fischbacher]] |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Roy Horn]] |
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| + | '''Great Britain''' | ||
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| + | * [[Derren Brown]] | ||
| + | * [[Aleister Crowley]] | ||
| + | * [[Victoria Elizabeth]] | ||
| + | * [[Fay Presto]] | ||
| + | * [[Terri Rogers]] | ||
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| + | '''The Netherlands''' | ||
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| + | * [[Hans Klok]] | ||
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| + | '''United States''' | ||
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| + | * [[Michael Carbonaro]] | ||
| + | * [[Neil Patrick Harris]] | ||
| + | * [[T Kira Madden]] | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Latest revision as of 13:38, 31 March 2019
The mystery and intrigue of a magical act often goes well with the LGBTQ community since the performance, and performer, often exude an air of sexuality and mysticism. It therefor comes as no surprise that some of the world's top magicians and illusionists are part of the LGBTQ community.
The most recognizable members of this group around the world may be the team of Siegfried and Roy. They combined wild animal acts with magic and performed their Las Vegas act for years until tragedy struck in 2003. Other LGBTQ magicians have won awards such as Magician of the Year, or are featured in international televised performances. Several notable film and television sitcom actors began their careers as magicians and continue to perform today.
There is good representation of the transgender community in the profession. Coincidentally, each of these magicians hail from Great Britain.
As a genre that portrays mystery, the profession is often closely assimilated to the science fiction writer community.
We have identified the following LGBTQ magicians and illusionists from Canada, Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, the United States, and Great Britain. Simply click on their names to read their fascinating biographies and view videos of their acts.
Australia
Canada
Germany
Great Britain
The Netherlands
United States
