Classic Magic
Being one of the oldest of performance arts, magic--or "conjuring" as this form of live entertainment has been traditionally called--has roots that stretch back to ancient times and branches that grow all around the world. Many of the same magical effects, characters, images, and ideas performed thousands of years ago can be seen today.
Take this qick quiz on classical magic to see how many ancient effects or traditional elements you still recognize today:
Take this qick quiz on classical magic to see how many ancient effects or traditional elements you still recognize today:
Classic Magic Quick Quiz
Match the following magic effects or elements with their probable origins.
1. Cups and Balls__ a. China
2. Rice Bowls__ b. Ancient Egypt
3. Egg Bag__ c. India
4. Rising Rope Trick__ d. Ancient Greece or Rome
5. Appearing Fish Bowls__ e. Italian Renaissance
6. Linking Rings__ f. Medieval Europe
7. Magic with Cards__
8. Cut-and-Restored Goose__
Answers: 1.(d), 2.(a or c), 3.(f), 4.(c), 5.(a), 6.(a), 7.(e), 8.(b)
1. Cups and Balls__ a. China
2. Rice Bowls__ b. Ancient Egypt
3. Egg Bag__ c. India
4. Rising Rope Trick__ d. Ancient Greece or Rome
5. Appearing Fish Bowls__ e. Italian Renaissance
6. Linking Rings__ f. Medieval Europe
7. Magic with Cards__
8. Cut-and-Restored Goose__
Answers: 1.(d), 2.(a or c), 3.(f), 4.(c), 5.(a), 6.(a), 7.(e), 8.(b)