Magic Acts
In 1986, David Copperfield's walking through this famous wall was a massive, televised illusion that solidified his status as a premier illusionist.
What is "The Great Wall Of China".
Sir Francis Bacon: "Knowledge is __________" .
What is "power"?
Shrimp cooks in just a few minutes, making this a 10–20 minute meal.
What is "Shrimp Scampi or Garlic Shrimp"?
Abolitionist and former slave Harriet Tubman became a leading "conductor" on this, guiding scores of slaves to safe houses before eventually reaching freedom in the north.
What is "The Underground Railway"?
This Roman god of love is often associated with Valentine's Day.
Who is "Cupid ( Greek: Eros )?
The "Vanishing Elephant" was an iconic Las Vegas trick performed by this duo, known for their grand, theatrical illusions involving tigers and large animals.
Who are "Siegfried & Roy'?
Walt Disney: "The way to get started is to quit __________ and begin doing."
What is "talking"?
Quick, high-protein options that can be filled with cheese, veggies, or herbs.
What is "omelets or egg scrambles"?
Brooklynite Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to Congress, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing a district centered in this borough.
What is "Bedford–Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, NYC, NY"?
This profession receives the most Valentine's Day cards.
What are "Teachers"?
"The Magic Bullet" was a high-tension, signature illusion that combined danger and intelligent style, both trademark of Penn and this person.
Who is "Teller"?
Abraham Lincoln: "You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool ______________".
What is "all the people all the time"?
Using pre-cooked protein ( like chicken or tofu ) and frozen veggies, this can be prepared in about 10 minutes.
What is "stir-fry"?
Born into slavery, this scientist and inventor was a pioneer in agriculture who also developed a close friendship and professional collaboration with Henry Ford during the early 1940s.
Who is "George Washington Carver"?
When signing a Valentine cards using XOXO, both stems from Christian beliefs in medieval times: Xs represent the kissing of this, while Os symbolize embracing.
What is "The Holy Cross"
David Blaine "Street Magic" act in 1997 revolutionized magic by focusing on intimate tricks that used these, which stunned everyday people.
What are "cards"?
Albert Einstein: "I have no special ________. I am just passionately curious".
What is "talent"?
Can be made in 10 minutes or less with cheese and optional fillings like beans or chicken.
What are "quesadillas"?
This invention, patented by Garrett Morgan in 1923, introduced for the first time a distinct "caution interval" that enhanced safety and was operated by a police officer.
What is "three-way traffic light ( three-position traffic signal )"?
This company is credited with producing the first heart-shaped box of chocolates.
What is "Cadbury"?
Dating back to 2,700 BC, the ancient "The Cups and Balls", the oldest known recorded trick which uses sleight of hand to make balls appear, disappear, or pass through the cups, originated in this country.
What is "Egypt"
Oprah Winfrey: "You can have it all. You just can't have it all ___________ ".
What is "at once"?
A 10-minute meal using sandwich bread or French bread, topped with sauce and mozzarella.
What is "Pizza Toast or Bread Pizza"?
In 1937, after a concert at Princeton University, world-renowned contralto singer Marion Anderson was refused lodging at the segregated Nassau Inn and stayed at the home of E=mc2 who happened to be in the audience.
Who is "Albert Einstein"?
Martyred around 270 A.D. on February 14th for marrying women to soldiers, the imprisoned Roman priest St. Valentine allegedly healed his jailer's daughter and then did this, which later become a popular Valentine's Day tradition.
What is "he wrote her a letter signed 'From your Valentine'"?