Hercat
(1836 - 1913)
His real name was R. D. Chater. Hercat, his stage name, is an anagram of his second name. He started out as journalist and actor in England, became a professional conjurer, and moved to America. He wrote a number of books on tricks and allied arts including ventriloquism, chapeaugraphy and paper folding. Invented illusion "The Mystery of She".