John Nevil Maskelyne

John Nevil Maskelyne was a magician, illusionist, inventor, film director, impresario and debunker (1839–1917). He was born at Cheltenham and died at St. George's Hall, London.

John Nevil Maskelyne in brief

Born
1839
Died
1917
Known for
magician,illusionist,inventor,film director,impresario,debunker
Place of birth
Cheltenham

Overview

Born at Cheltenham in 1839, died at St. George's Hall, London in 1917.

Identity and origins

His recorded language was English.

He was the child of John Nevil Maskelyne and Harriet Brunsdon. One child is recorded: Nevil Maskelyne.

How this article is evidenced

This article rests on 2 verified source records. held or issued by Wikidata and Wikipedia. The recorded source classes are reference work. Every statement above restates one of those records; where they are silent, this article is silent.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Residence is recorded at St. George's Hall, London.

Chronology

  1. 1839John Nevil Maskelyne born at Cheltenham.
  2. 1917John Nevil Maskelyne died at St. George's Hall, London.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Nevil Maskelyne”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q965961: John Nevil Maskelyne

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