Hiram Stevens Maxim Collection

John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. Creator: Unknown
John Nevil Maskelyne performs a spirit cabinet illusion, c1910. How the tricks are performed - " A coach-horn or megaphone is useful for picking things up

Types of Arms - The Maxim Gun, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Types of Arms - The Maxim Gun, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Maxim machine gun, c1895. The engineer Hiram Maxim developed the first fully automatic machine gun (1884) which he offered to the United States War and Navy departments

Hiram Stevens Maxim, (1840-1916). American-born British inventor and engineer, 1894-1907
Hiram Stevens Maxim, (1840-1916). American-born British inventor and engineer, Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Gun, the first portable, fully automatic machine gun in 1884

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Gun, (c1924). Hiram Stevens Maxim (1840-1916) invented the first portable, fully automatic machine gun in 1884

Henry Morton Stanleys African expedition to relieve Emin Pasha, 1886-1889 (1887). Emin Pasha, who was in the Egyptian service and Governor of the Equatorial Province

Hiram Stevens Maxim, American-born British inventor and engineer, 1904. Artist: Spy
Hiram Stevens Maxim, American-born British inventor and engineer, 1904. Whilst resident in America, Maxim (1840-1916) took out patents for, among other things, gas apparatus and electric lamps

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Hiram Stevens Maxim: The Man Behind the Maxim Gun and Magic Illusions Born in America but making a significant mark in Britain, Hiram Stevens Maxim (1840-1916) was an inventor and engineer renowned for his groundbreaking creations. Best known for inventing the Maxim Gun, a machine gun that revolutionized warfare in the late 19th century, Maxim's impact on military technology was immense. However, his interests extended beyond weaponry. Intrigued by the world of magic and illusion, Maxim became friends with John Nevil Maskelyne, a famous British magician. Together, they collaborated on various projects, including the spirit cabinet illusion, which left audiences in awe during the early 1900s. The Maxim Gun, first demonstrated in 1895, was a game-changer in military history. Its rapid-fire capability and continuous feeding mechanism made it a formidable weapon during battles. This innovation was crucial during Henry Morton Stanley's African expedition to relieve Emin Pasha in 1886-1889, where the Maxim guns played a significant role in securing victory. Maxim's legacy continued to grow, with his inventions inspiring generations of engineers and inventors. By the 1920s, he was hailed as a pioneer in his field, leaving behind a remarkable impact on both military technology and the world of magic. From the battlefield to the magic cabinet, Hiram Stevens Maxim's curiosity and innovative spirit continue to captivate us today.