The Magic Collection Controversy: Inside the Feud Between a Young Collector and the Magic Establishment
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Nina Strochlic, Michael Greshko
Summary
A detailed investigation into the controversial story of Rory Feldman, a young magician who amassed an extraordinary collection of antique magic memorabilia — including Houdini's top hat — but was later accused by the magic community of deception, fraud, and theft. The article explores the blurred lines between collecting, obsession, and ethical boundaries in the insular world of magic enthusiasts, presenting both Feldman's defense (that he's been targeted by a "magic mafia" smear campaign) and the accusations against him.
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Rolling StoneThe Magic Collection Controversy: Inside the Feud Between a Young Collector and the Magic Establishmentrollingstone.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe trouble began with Harry Houdini's beaver-skin top hat.
Rory Feldman was accused of deceiving, defrauding, and stealing. But he says he's been the target of a relentless smear campaign by a 'magic mafia'
Tim Moore — known in Columbus, Ohio, as Dr. Magic Smile — was a dentist and magician, in one.
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