Magic Corner

The craft of magic is thought to have begun with the Egyptians, and the earliest recorded magic is found in an Egyptian papyrus dated around 1700 BC. It depicts an illusionist named Dedi of Dedsnefu showing tricks to a Pharaoh. Dedi was also thought to have entertained the slaves who built the Pyramids and his performances included the famous 'Cups and Balls' trick which is still widely performed today.