Magic, illusion and mystery date back thousands of years, some say as far back as ancient Egypt when magicians performed magic for Pharaohs and their royal courts. Throughout history, a variety of audiences have enjoyed the performance of magic in many ways - from royalty to peasants, vaudeville to traveling magic shows, outdoor markets to local theaters, worldwide television to Las Vegas. Some of the greatest magicians - including Houdini, Vernon, Pollock, Slydini, Henning and Copperfield - have perfected the art of magic and performance delighting and amazing audiences around the world.