Glass Plate Box - Special Rapid Imperial
DateC.1910
Object NameBox
MediumPaper
ClassificationsPhotography
Dimensions2.5 x 9.7 x 15cm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS074512.16
About MeBorn Samuel Murphy Brodie in 1869, Aberdeen, the name Walford and the title Doctor was adopted by him as his stage name. Walford Brodie 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 Brodie was a friend of Harry Houdini.
