Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser

Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Born(1806-06-19)19 June 1806
Died11 March 1875(1875-03-11) (aged 68)

Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser (19 June 1806 – 11 March 1875) was an Austrian-Hungarian magician and illusionist. He used the moniker "Dr. Hofzinser" as a stage name after retiring in 1865.

While he was a conjuror, Hofzinser became well known for his inventions, in particular his automata, as well as for card manipulation.:96