George Davenport did not invent this trick, but he was the first person to perform it in England. The plot is well known. The magician separately swallows razor blades and thread, after which he produces them from his mouth strung along the thread. This 1930s film was made by the Ideal Sound Cinemagazine.
Film of George Davenport and the Razor Blade Trick
Item Details
| Size | 16mm, black and white, no sound. 1min 56sec. |
|---|---|
| Date | 1930s |
| People | Gilly (George) Davenport |
| Organisations | Ideal Sound Cinemagazine |
| Category | Films |
| Ref no | N3107 Film26 |