Dr Walford Bodie and Others, Seated in Garden, Possibly Macduff
DateC.1910
Object NameNegative
MediumGlass
ClassificationsPhotography
Dimensions8.2 x 10.7cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS074512.1
About MeBorn Samuel Murphy Bodie in 1869, Aberdeen, the name Walford and the title Doctor was adopted by him as his stage name. Walford Bodie was a great showman, who amazed audiences with his power of hypnotism, sleight of hand but the most spectacular part of his act was with electricity. Using static electricity he would pass what seemed to be fatal charges through volunteers and himself. Dr Bodie was a friend of Harry Houdini.
