A few steps from Av. De Mayo and 9 de Julio is the Argentine Museum of Magic, a unique place in Latin America dedicated to the art of illusionism. More than 25 years ago, Martín Pacheco began collecting posters of renowned magicians. His hobby became so copious and unique in its theme that earned him an exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Art. That was the kick to project a space in which amateurs magicians, professionals and the public in general would meet. Thus, in 2011 the Argentine Museum of Magic was born and its bazaar, where you can buy gadgets to awaken the illusion of skeptics and participate in magic courses.

The Museum also has one of the most complete libraries of magic in Spanish in the world, and original lithographs of the nineteenth century, among which are pieces by Frenchman Jules Chéret, one of the best color lithographers and advertising poster artist. But undoubtedly the protagonist of the place is David Bamberg, better known as Fú Manchú (1929-1974), British magician, seventh and last generation of the Bamberg wizard family.

Fú Manchú arrived in the city at the end of the 20s, presenting his world-famous shows. Buenos Aires bewitches him and decides to continue his career here until the 60s when he set up his own business and magic school. His work boosted the development of magic in Argentina, becoming a mentor to new illusionists. The objects that decorated his place and the numerous devices used in his shows, such as La novia de fuego, Metamorphosis and Trifle of triple escape, are part of the permanent collection. You can also find costumes, trunks, shows and recordings among which the story of his meeting in New York with Harry Houdini, the Austro-Hungarian escapist who metamorphosed into his assistant.