About
Former magician and kabbalist remembered as the pioneer of Phantasmagoria, a performance magic show about ghosts.
Before Fame
He received his education from Dr. Christopher Witt.
Trivia
He wrote the book Little Treatise on Strange and Suitable Feats in 1774.
Family Life
He was born in England.
Associated With
He was born Jacob Meyer, but changed his last name to Philadelphia to honor the memory of Benjamin Franklin, who was born in the American city.
