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Magic

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 254 Collections and/or Records:

Hippodrome Handbill, Week commencing 6 June 1955

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.20
Scope and Contents

Chesterfield. Jack North and Pat Stoyle comedy duo, Mary Miller singer, Bud Richie comedian, Sylvania and Sonia musical act, Keith Brand, Gwen Macklyn singing accordionist, Frank Baumforth and Company illusionist. Red and blue print. Printed by George Allen (printers) ltd., Heywood Street, Brimington, Chesterfield.

Dates: Week commencing 6 June 1955
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Horace Goldin Creator of Wonders Booklet, c1930 - 1939

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.15
Scope and Contents

Promotional booklet for magician Horace Goldin, "Creator of Wonders". Ilustrated cover, 24pp.

Dates: c1930 - 1939
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Houdini in Russia Poster, 1903 original, 1993 reproduction

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.67
Scope and Contents

Colour illustration of Houdini escape in Moscow.

Dates: 1903 original; 1993 reproduction
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Houdini Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.99
Scope and Contents

Houdini presents his Great Chinese Water Torture Cell Escape. Black and white illustration of Hodini inside a water tank.

Dates: c1990 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Houdini Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.100
Scope and Contents

Houdini presents his Great Chinese Water Torture Cell Escape. Black and white illustration of Hodini inside a water tank.

Dates: c1990 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

IBM 25th Annual Dinner and Magic Film, c1930 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178D9.2
Scope and Contents

Black and white film on magic and IBM annual dinner, silent. 8mm D-BETA.

Dates: c1930 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Circus and Magic Films

International Brotherhood of Magicians 25th Annual Convention Programme, 1961

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.141
Scope and Contents

Harrogate, 70p.p.

Dates: 1961
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

International Brotherhood of Magicians Convention Banquet Programme, 23 September 1949

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.16
Scope and Contents

Southport. Programme of after dinner entertainment. Contains three pages of autographs, 8pp.

Dates: 23 September 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

International Circus Enis Togni Programme, 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.41
Scope and Contents

First ever tour of Britain by Italy’s Greatest, Circus. The Chestons Cowboy Rodeo, Madame Lorent’s Sea Lions, Brian Andro comedy on the tight wire, Alan Alan escapologist, later Jack and Yvonne Unell, illusionist and escapologists, Miss Mariettta aerial artist, Los Sanders clowns, The Mazans perch act, The Nicolodis acrobats, The Flying Zemgannos trapeze and animal acts presented by Mary Chipperfield. Contains photos, 16p.p.

Dates: 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection / Programmes

International Magic Show Programme, 8 - 13 May 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.1
Scope and Contents

International Magic Show. Crochet, Dutch Illusionist, Jeremy Bergmann of USA, Magic with Laughter, Viggo Jahn, Magician, The Amazing Fogel, Mind reader, Willane, Magic and Laughter, Edeling, Illusionist, Eric James and George Middleton Pianos in Harmony. Contains photographs of the acts, 6pp.

Dates: 8 - 13 May 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

Jean de Merry Card, c1970 - 1979

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.8
Scope and Contents

Rough set promotional card for ventriloquist, illusionist and presenter Jean de Merry, with black and white photograph.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Ken Pumfrey Promotional Card, c1980 - 1999

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.2
Scope and Contents

Promotional card for magician Ken Pumfrey. Red print, illustrated, with fold-out flap.

Dates: c1980 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Kuchlin Theater Poster, c1940 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.242
Scope and Contents

Basel, Switzerland. Colour lithograph of hand and levitating lady and black type.

Dates: c1940 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Lance Burton Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.66
Scope and Contents

Photograph of magician with levitating lady.

Dates: c1990 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Leeds Empire Programme, Weeks Commencing Monday 7 April and Monday 17 March 1952

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.17
Scope and Contents

Features Kalanag the magical entertainer with Gloria, 8pp.

Dates: Weeks Commencing Monday 7 April and Monday 17 March 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

Leicester Magic Circle Two-Day Convention Programme, 23 - 24 March 1968

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.20
Scope and Contents

20pp.

Dates: 23 - 24 March 1968
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

Letter from Edward Vernon, 13 October 1946

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.9
Scope and Contents

Letter to Mr Baumforth from Edward Vernon, magical entertainer on letterhead paper, 1p.

Dates: 13 October 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Emile L. Swann, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.6
Scope and Contents

Letter from Emile Swann, Ireland's Greatest Illusionist, thanking for the return of certificates and books, on letterheaded paper, 2p.p.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Letter from Yogi the Magician, 27 March 1958

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.1
Scope and Contents

Letter to Frank, 1p.

Dates: 27 March 1958
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

London Great Magic Show Poster, 1975

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.92
Scope and Contents

Japan. Faust. Colour photograph.

Dates: 1975
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

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