From it’s completion in 1812 at a cost of £16,000, The Egyptian Hall stood at 170 – 173 Piccadilly in London until its demolition in 1905. An imposing building, situated just opposite Burlington Arcade, was one of the main homes of performing Magicians, hosting the leading performers of the time. I recently visited the site where this impressive building once stood, the office building which now stands there is called Egyptian House and in the foyer is a drawing of the old building, below which is a plaque, presented by
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