The small village of Colon, Michigan was founded in 1830, but it has a history that goes back to the early days of the Northwestern Territory.  It began as a farming community, but in the 1900's a medicine man began coming to town to put on magic shows.  A local druggist learned some of his tricks, and also began performing them for his customers.  The fever for magic began to grow, and a young boy named Donald Watson AKA 'Monk' Watson along with a friend Neil Sweet began to put on several magic shows in the area.  In 1925, Magician Harry Blackstone moved to Colon and along with his brother and stage crew would refurbish their illusion show in the summer months in preparation for traveling the country.

The history of Magic grew from there, and eventually in 1934 the legendary Magician Lester Lake who was a frequent vistor to Colon coined the phrase 'Magic Capital of the World' and the title stuck.  This episode covers the early history of Colon, and how it evolved.  It also goes into some of the life of Harry Blackstone.

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