Anne has unearthed new information on the eight year journey that took Maskelyne and Cooke from Cheltenham to the Egyptian Hall in London. On the way she explains how Maskelyne and Cooke could call themselves Royal Illusionists, despite not having performed before royalty.
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Anne Goulden explains why Maskelyne & Cooke felt able to use this billing, despite never having performed before royalty.