What is recorded here
Matthias Buchinger died in Cork, Ireland, in 1740 after a life of astonishing dexterity and public wonder. Born without hands or feet, he enchanted courts and commoners across Northern Europe with magic, music, and tiny writings hidden inside his own portrait. His story blends documented skill with reckless legend, including claims of dozens of mistresses and a euphemistic nickname that survived long after his death.
Why this person is known: German magician (1674-1739)
- Place of death
- Cork
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