Top 10 Best Magicians Of The World

Sometimes not knowing is part of the fun. Like moths to the proverbial flame, humans have always been attracted to mystery and suspense. Even the case of magic tricks when you know they are carefully thought out illusions, we still are as fascinated as if they were real.

 Let’s take a look at the top 10 best magicians:

 

10. Soul Mystique

Although they are not as famous as the other contenders on our list, these Australia’s got talent winning duo is sure to impress anyone that is willing to go their act.

9. Dante the Magician

His real name is Harry August Jansen. To fully grasp how good this guy was, you really have to know one thing: When he was alive, people thought they were living in the golden age of magic.

8. Harry Blackstone Sr.

This guy’s most famous contribution is from his USO tours in world war 2. We have him to thank for one of magic’s most recognizable tricks, sawing a woman in half. His son also went on to become a renowned magician in his own right.

7. Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin

Here we have the person the modern foundation of how magic should be done, So we have him to thank for the wonderful and captivating style that we all love today.

6. David Blaine

A more modern magician, David Blaine’s following almost reached cult status. He just had a certain cool factor and his street performances were totally out of this world. He definitely deserves a spot on our list.

5. Criss Angel

Another modern magician, Criss Angel embodied the rebel in all of us. He was cool, but a different kind of cool. Edgy and unpredictable, it’s no wonder that his TV show was called Mind Freak. He even went as far as to walk on water.

4. Siegfried and Roy

The currently retired Siegfried and Roy act was one of the best shows that one could go to while in the city of sin, Las Vegas.  Famous for handling dangerous beasts, Roy was eventually bitten on the neck by one of his tigers, ultimately causing their retirement.

3. Penn and Teller

These dynamic duo managed to combine humor and magic, a fact which earned them a number 3 spot on our list. The more silent Teller is usually the one that handles all of the risk, often getting himself into dangerous situations.

2. David Copperfield

He certainly deserves the second spot on this list. He is without a doubt, one of the best solo acts that ever were. He took magic to another level by floating above the grand Canyon, making the Statue of Liberty disappear and even walking through the Great Wall of China.

1. Harry Houdini

This is arguably the most recognizable magician in history. He had a plethora of tricks, but his trademark was his escape acts. Among the most notable he got free from a straitjacket while he was underwater or dangled over a skyscraper.

 

Top 10 Best Magicians Of The World by Satyakam