Author Biography: gargleblaster

This quiz focuses on men with seemingly supernatural powers - magicians, wizards, illusionists, mentalists, and anyone for whom a hat is always the most convenient place to hide a rabbit.

Alarms serve to warn of potential dangers, and can protect us and save us from harm. Unfortunately, sometimes the enthusiasm with which an alarm is sounded is not matched by its accuracy. This quiz explores some famous false alarms over the years.