Schweizer Bellachini

Franz Schweizer (1886-1969), better known as Bellachini, was a German magician who trained under the tutelage of the magician Strack-Bellachini, who was known for his experiments with lighting effects and creating new techniques for illusions. After the First World War, Strack-Bellachini sold his company and requited the name “Bellachini” to Schweizer at the younger magician’s request. Although Schweizer would not be the last magician to take on the name, he would become the most famous.

The side-by-side full color posters show a montage of illusions audience members could expect to see during a typical Bellachini performance.