Overlooked No More: Ellen Armstrong, Marvelous, Mystifying' Magician of Mirth
Briefly

Ellen Armstrong, highlighted in a 1949 Ebony magazine article, was noted as probably the only Negro woman magician in the U.S., showcasing the rare diversity in a predominantly male field.
Beginning her career performing with her father, Ellen crafted a solo act rich in illusion and humor, famously incorporating visual tricks such as the disappearing sand trick and coin miracles.
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