Magicians are known for defying physics and achieving feats that most men would never dream of. However, some magicians run into bad luck and unfortunate mistakes. For these five magicians, their last trick was their very demise, and they died while performing tricks. Read their haunting stories below.

Number Five: Gilbert Genesta. In 1930, magician Gilbert Genesta thought he was just performing his routine and signature trick. He impressed crowds by telling them he could escape any water barrel or milk can before drowning. However, on this fateful day, he crawled inside a dented barrel without realizing it and could not escape before he drowned.  Read more at:

http://ppcorn.com/us/2015/12/04/5-magicians-died-last-trick/