Magic at War (Original title)
Date: 27 June 2002 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: Mike Wadding
Synopsis: Jasper Maskelyne was once one of Britain's most successful stage magicians but some of his more impressive work did not take place on the stage but in the theatre of war. During World War II, as Rommel raged through North Africa, Maskelyne was creating illusions that contributed to Britain's success in the war. He has been credited with making Alexandria Harbour disappear, hiding the Suez Canal and disguising hundreds of tanks as innocent three-ton trucks. SECRET HISTORY reveals one of the most amazing untold stories of World War II.
Genres: War, Documentary
Subjects: World War II, Intelligence operations, MASKELYNE, Jasper (1902-1973)
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TV Transmissions
Date: 27 June 2002Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:00-22:00Slot duration: 60 minsNetwork
Date: 27 June 2002 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: Mike Wadding
Synopsis: Jasper Maskelyne was once one of Britain's most successful stage magicians but some of his more impressive work did not take place on the stage but in the theatre of war. During World War II, as Rommel raged through North Africa, Maskelyne was creating illusions that contributed to Britain's success in the war. He has been credited with making Alexandria Harbour disappear, hiding the Suez Canal and disguising hundreds of tanks as innocent three-ton trucks. SECRET HISTORY reveals one of the most amazing untold stories of World War II.
Genres: War, Documentary
Subjects: World War II, Intelligence operations, MASKELYNE, Jasper (1902-1973)
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 27 June 2002Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:00-22:00Slot duration: 60 minsNetwork