On this date in 1740, Matthew Buchinger, the extraordinary performer known as “The Greatest German Living” and "The Little Man from Nuremberg" passed away at age 65. Though only 29 inches tall, and born without hands or feet, Buchinger had a remarkable career as a magician, artist, performer and calligrapher. He is seen here in a self-portrait.
No one has done more to showcase Buchinger's astonishing career than Ricky Jay, who released this souvenir playing card during the run of his one-man show On the Stem.
