Women in magic are often in a minority and overlooked. They are present often as assistants or appearing on playbills named under their male counterparts, but also as performers in their own right. Adelaide Herrmann’s career in magic began with her husband Alexander Herrmann and their popular show across America. She was part of their innovative version of Robert-Houdin’s suspension and their levitation illusions. Following Alexander’s death, she continued the show with his nephew, Leon Herrmann, before striking out on her own. Adelaide became known as the Queen of Magic. She was renowned for her version of the bullet catch trick and skill with billiard balls. Her successful solo act, mainly on vaudeville stages, continued well into her seventies. She featured frequently in the magical and popular press and here appears on the cover of The Sphinx.