1786 , his fortune declined after being involved in the scandal of the French Queen ' s jewelry . Arrested for blasphemy , he died in 1795 at the fortress of San Leo .
It was only in the mid-19th century that magic became a true theatrical performance . Giovanni Bartolomeo Bosco , born in Turin in 1793 , was a pioneer in this . A former Napoleonic soldier , he became famous throughout Europe , specializing in the cups & balls , with techniques still used today . Bosco was also the teacher of Carl Herrmann , and he died in 1863 , with his tomb in Dresden .
In the 20th century , Italy played a central role in the development of
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international illusionism thanks to artists like Silvan , an icon of world magic , and Arturo Brachetti , who elevated the art of quick change to levels never seen before .
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FISM ( Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques ) was founded in 1948 , and from the early years , Italy made a significant effort to make it a reference point for magicians worldwide . The first Italian to compete in a FISM competition was Denis Moroso in 1951 , and since then , 151 Italians have participated in the World Championships ,
A FISM ( Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques ) was founded in 1948 , and from the early years , Italy made a significant effort to make it a reference point for magicians worldwide .
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