1973 in Gardiner, New York. Legacy The 2012 documentary Deceptive Practice includes archival footage and commentary on Cardini's career. On 13 November 2013, 40 years after his death, Cardini was recognised by his grand-nephew and fellow magician, Randy Pitchford. Pitchford funded the development of a museum exhibit, in honor of Cardini, located at The Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. The exhibit can be found in the Inner Circle of the Magic Castle, where the Houdini exhibit previously located. The exhibit showcases some of the most important artifacts from Cardini's act. Awards Among his many acclamations was the New England Magic Society's proclamation of Cardini as the "greatest exponent of pure sleight of hand the world has ever known" (1958). He was honoured in 1970 with the title "Master Magician", which was awarded at the Magic Castle, Los Angeles, and presented by Tony Curtis. In 1999 he was named one of Magic Magazine's Top Magicians of the 20th Century. He served as President of the Society of American Magicians in 1941–1942. In 1960 The Magic Circle in London honoured him with the Silver Wand Award. References External links Official Cardini Website, maintained by his descendants Richard Pitchford - Articles about Cardini 1895 births 1973 deaths British magicians British Army personnel of World War I British Army soldiers People from Swansea Vaudeville performers British emigrants to the United States Academy of Magical Arts Performing Fellowship winners