MacDonald Birch and Mabel Sperry

MacDonald and Mabel (Sperry) Birch

The auditorium of the Opera House Theater was dedicated "Birch Hall" as tribute to Morgan County native MacDonald Birch. "Birch," as he was known professionally, was a master magician. Locally he was "Mac." He and his wife, Mabel Sperry Birch, traveled the globe entertaining literally millions of people during their careers. Mabel assisted Mac in his illusions, and provided musical entertainment on the marimba and xylophone.

MacDonald Birch was a contemporary of other master illusionists like Blackstone, Thurston and the great Harry Houdini. Birch's most lavish and famous illusion was the "disappearing pony."

As this page evolves it will include information about Mac and Mabel, and memorabilia from their stellar careers.

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Who's Who in Magic History

Mabel Sperry in the Arcadia Novelty Company (posters)

Mabel Sperry in the Big Little Company (programs)