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Dreamland with Chevalier Ernest Thorn
Dreamland with Chevalier Ernest Thorn (22nd September 1853 -21st May 1928) was a touring magician and inventor from Austria. After first being an assistant to Bellachini, he made extensive tours of Europe, America and the Orient. He was assisted by his wife Julia. His act An Hour in Dreamland introduced a number of his creations. Among his innovations was the cremation illusion in which his assistant vanished in flames as she stood within an asbestos curtain. Another was " Noahs Ark" in which a model of the Ark, first shown empty, produced various animals, climaxing in the production of Noahs wife. The image shows a black and white photograph of Thorn asleep in a chair surrounded by an illustrative dreamlike scene. This features a woman floating behind him with a flowing dress and a white dove flying beside her. Date: 1800s, 1900s
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Dreamland with Chevalier Ernest Thorn: A Visionary Magician's Slumber Chevalier Ernest Thorn (1853-1928), an Austrian touring magician and inventor, is depicted in this dreamlike photograph, peacefully asleep in a chair. Surrounding him is an ethereal scene reminiscent of his famous act, 'An Hour in Dreamland.' Thorn, known for his innovative illusions, captivated audiences across Europe, America, and the Orient, accompanied by his wife Julia. The image showcases Thorn's enchanting world, with a woman in a flowing gown and a white dove floating behind him. This surreal tableau embodies the magical atmosphere that Thorn created for his spectators. Among his groundbreaking inventions were the cremation illusion, in which his assistant seemingly vanished in flames, and 'Noah's Ark,' which produced various animals, culminating in the appearance of Noah's wife. As Chevalier Ernest Thorn slumbers, the dreamlike scene around him transports us to the mystical realm of his imagination. This photograph, a captivating glimpse into the life of this visionary magician, invites us to ponder the enchanting world of illusion and the power of dreams.
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