Jar of Fools Jar of Fools Jar of Fools is a once-weekly comic strip by Jason Lutes that was compiled, first into a two-part anthology, and then a graphic novel. The work has received praise from "The New York Times Book Review", "Spin", "Wired", and acclaimed comics creator Chris Ware. "Jar of Fools" is the story of a tormented magician named Ernie Weiss (likely based on Harry Houdini, whose name was originally Ehrich Weiss). His brother, Howard, has died and he has become estranged from his girlfriend, Esther O'Dea. The story of the comic retells Ernie's struggles to get himself back on track
Silvan (illusionist) in the “Hall of Fame” of the Society of American Magicians. Silvan has written several books, appeared in some films and has collaborated with a number of publications. He is an honorary member of CICAP, a skeptic scientific organization. Silvan (illusionist) Silvan (born May 18, 1937) is an Italian illusionist, writer and television personality. Born Aldo Savoldello in Venice, Silvan started his career at 20 years old and made his television debut in 1956, in the RAI show "Primo applauso" ("First applause"). He gained mainstream popularity in 1973 hosting the RAI Saturday night magic and illusionism show "Sim Sala Bim".