P. T. Selbit

British magician · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Lived 1881 to 1938 · aged 57

P. T. Selbit (1881-1938) was an English magician, inventor and writer who is credited with being the first person to perform the illusion of sawing a woman in half. Among magicians he was known for his inventiveness and entrepreneurial instinct and he is credited with creating a long list of successful stage illusions.

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