At that time, a magician named Cheng Liansu performed in London, England. In fact, his real name is william robinson and his real identity is an American magician. Cheng Liansu claimed that he 100% came from China, and the poster also said the magical magician in China. He put on Qing Dynasty clothes, pretended not to know English, and hired an interpreter (and of course a performer). At that time, the British mass society did not know that Cheng Liansu was not from China.
1905, Zhu Liankui Magic Troupe performed in London, England. The meeting of two magicians with the same name aroused great interest in British public opinion. Needless to say, Zhu Liankui knew at a glance that Cheng Liansu was not from China. Later, after consulting with his agent Leon Mercer, Zhu Liankui decided to issue a famous challenge to Cheng Liansu in the history of magic:
"If Cheng Liansu can juggle ten of my twenty tricks, or if I can't change any of them, I'll pay him one thousand catties" (The past of Yuanmo).
But Zhu Liankui didn't show up in the end, so British public opinion thought that the winner was Cheng Liansu. As for why Zhu Liankui didn't appear, there are different opinions: at that time, there were even rumors that Cheng Liansu had gone to Zhu Liankui. More credibly, the manager of Zhu Liankui, Leon Meusel, decided not to let Zhu Liankui play because he thought there was no clause in the gauntlet to prove China's descent. Others say that Zhu Liankui decided not to reveal the true face of Cheng Liansu. In any case, no one knows the truth of the incident in the end. There are not many records about Zhu Liankui later, except that he went back and forth to China later. There is no consistent statement about the year of his death.
19 18, Cheng Liansu was shot and killed while performing the finale program "Shoot the Living", ending his legendary life. Rumor has it that Cheng Liansu's death was murder. Regardless of the fact, Cheng Liansu and Zhu Liankui have become classic figures in the history of magic.
Cheng Liansu is Zhu Liankui's apprentice?
There is a book in China that says "Cheng Liansu" is an apprentice of "Zhu Liankui". I don't have any other information to support this statement. I saw many foreign websites talking about "Cheng Liansu", but I didn't mention it. I personally have reservations about this statement. If "Cheng Liansu" was Zhu Liankui's apprentice, "Zhu Liankui" would not challenge him!
A dazzling name
The names of Qingling Fu and Zhong Ling Su are really confusing, and there are many different translations. Cheng Lingfu translated Zhu Liankui, Jin or Jin, and Zhong Ling Su translated Chen Lingshu, Zhong Ling Su or Cheng Liansu.
"Zhu Liankui" is the real name of Qingling Symbol, and its English string method is Chee Ling Qua. Some foreign websites also mentioned that Qing Lingfu's real name is Chee Ling Que. As for the correct Chinese writing of the stage name fairy symbol, I'm not sure yet. I looked up some mainland books, some of which were "Jinling Fu" and others were "Jinling Fu". If yes, please provide information. Thank you very much
Besides, Zhong Ling Su, if you have seen his posters, you will know that his Chinese name is Cheng Liansu, not Chen Lingsu or Zhong Ling Su.