The new magic exhibit, "Sleight of Hand: Magic and Spiritualism in the Early 20th Century," at the Washington State History Museum allures its guests.
The exhibit features posters, costumes, and props from mostly Washington magicians.
Including a tuxedo cape and shoes worn by Mandrake the Magician who had a TV show that aired in Portland and the Tri-Cities.
While putting together this exhibit, curator Gwen Whiting, discovered a huge gender divide.
"Magic was a very dangerous thing because it could be associated with witchcraft. So as a result, women were more afraid to practice it," said Gwen.
Women could be spiritualists but since the days of the Salem witch trials, magic has almost always been a man's game.
"Men who practiced it frequently would try to incorporate elements of humor so as not to be confused with witchcraft," explained Gwen.
Sleight of Hands runs through January 20th and then POOF...it disappears.
