Edison's Miracle: The History of the Phonograph with Bob Ferrel and Michael Devecka

See how phonographs work and be there for a brand-new wax cylinder recording session! In this unique live recording experience, you’ll be able to watch first-hand the process of late 19th-century acoustical recording techniques and its challenges. We’ll discuss the operation of the phonograph and view other antique phonographs by Edison’s competition, The Victor Company. Playback of original recordings in this medium is a thrilling way to be in touch with the physical traces of the sound of Arthur Pryor, John Phillip Sousa, Enrico Caruso, Louis Armstrong, and Glenn Miller, and we’ll visit with these artists using original equipment. Featuring Bob Ferrel, International Touring & recording Artist and Michael Devecka lately recording with the Thomas Edison National Historical Site.