The goal of this set is to blend two creative arts together for an enriching , entertaining and educational experience .

Fans of LEGO brick-building will be introduced to the art of magic as they embark on a journey into the colourful world of conjuring & prestidigitation in the " History of Magic Museum ".

The " History of Magic Museum " is a historically accurate magic-themed three-storey building that highlights some of the greatest illusions and magicians in the history of magic .

It is highly detailed with numerous LEGO replicas of authentic magic & illusion props used by illusionists from the past to present day .

There are more than half a dozen play features and removable brick-built illusion displays .

There are three levels to the museum and each is filled with special magic memorabilia such as The close-up magic wall that features a portrait of " The Professor " Dai Vernon and various close-up magic props such as cards , silver coins , a set of copper cups & balls and his " Master Fellowship " award from the Academy of Magical Arts ( 1968 ). There are also three mini illusions including the Zig-Zag , Sword Suspension and Sawing Through A Woman . To cast your vote click on this link : https :// ideas . lego . com / projects / 8457f73a-9844- 4e51-8161-165a2e6a11ee

Fantasio , Ricardo ( pronounced fahn-TAHzee-oh ) ( Buenos Aires , Argentina : 3 Oct 1936 - October 30th 2017 )

Stage name of Ricardo Roucau since 1961 . Learned in 1943 from a magic set . Pro performer since 1957 , working cabaret , stage , & manip , initially as " Ricardo ", then " Larry ". Moved to USA in 1961 , becoming " Fantasio ". Worked internationally , sometimes with wife Monica ( born Margarita ) as assistant , playing the Ed Sullivan Show ( 5 times ), Latin Quarter , Radio City Music Hall ( 1969 ), Desert Inn , Hollywood Palace , etc .

Toured Latin America 1974-76 . Famous since 1967 for his line of coiled plasticsheet props , beginning with the Fantasio Cane , which he now manufactures in Coral Gables , Florida . Many awards , including 1983 CMI Order of Magic Lamp . 1991 SAM Hall of Fame .

Recently added a comedy magic act as " Señor Funtasio ". 1995 Dragon Award for Fantasio & Monica . Father of " Jackie Fantasio ". Invented over 150 effects . Wrote Magic with Canes ( 1979 , 70pp ). Articles in Magic Manuscript , Linking Ring , Genii , MUM , Magic Info , & Journal de la Prestidigitation . 2 videos ( 2nd in 1988 ).

Wrote Magic with Canes & Candles ( 1990 , 94pp ). See also David Ginn , Fantasio Book ( 6 vols , 1971-1982 ). Video ( 1989 ). TV bits . ( LR6 / 96 ; Magic6 / 95 ; MUM1 / 92 ; NT8 / 66 ; Wh2 )

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