C. political activist, Elizabeth Magie, invented the Landlord's Game to show the evils of private property.

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The Maison de la Magie is opens from late March until early November.

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In 1909 Magie tried to get Parker Brothers to market her invention, but the company passed, finding it too complicated and pedantic.

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This cosy French city of roughly 66, 000 people in the eastern Alsace region is home to five charming winter fairs, all part of La Magie de Noel (Christmas Magic) market, a tradition that dates back to the late Middle Ages.

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Home of the La Maison de la Magie, a museum in Blois dedicated to the history of magic and illusionists, the building plays tribute to clockmaker and magician Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, one of the most influential magicians of his time.

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Nell Lyford, Robert Lyford, Diane Lyons, Betty Magie, Cone Magie, Bettie Ann Mahoney, Jodie Mahony, Michael Mahony, Doug Martin, Eddie Martin, Kimberly Martin, Mahlon Martin, Melinda Martin, Myrna Martin, David Matthews, Jerry Maulden, Lauren Maulden, Sarah Maulden, Sue Maulden, Jennifer Mays, Richard Mays, James McClelland, Patricia McClelland, Charlie McDowell, Lily McDowell.

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