There are so many different ways to measure fame and success. David Copperfield has certainly made the most money performing magic -- a billion dollars! He's made more money than *any other single entertainer in history. read more
Dante toured the world performing his magic with a troupe of between 25 and 40 performers, becoming famous uttering the Danish nonsense words “Sim Sala Bim”, taken from a children’s song. He was well-known to be the greatest magician in the world at his time. #8. Harry Blackstone Sr. read more