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Magic

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 269 Collections and/or Records:

Sorcar Programme, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.128
Scope and Contents

Sorcar Junior presents Indrajal: The Greatest Magical Musical Extravaganza. Contains black and white photographs and biography, 20p.p.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Sorcar Programme, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.129
Scope and Contents

Sorcar Junior presents Indrajal: The Greatest Magical Musical Extravaganza. Contains black and white photographs and biography, 16p.p.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Sorcar Souvenir Programme, c1950 -1959

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.130
Scope and Contents

Contains coloured photographs of acts and illusions, 28p.p.

Dates: c1950 -1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Sorcar World’s Greatest Magician Poster, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.8
Scope and Contents

Colour lithograph containing photograph of the act and illustrations. Printed in India.

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

Starlight, Victoria Hall, Sheffield Poster, Saturday 13 March c1954

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178R29.3
Scope and Contents

Poster for Starlight, a performance by the Sheffield City Police Male Voice Choir, Hamilton Kaye, and others at Victoria Hall, Sheffield. Blue print.

Dates: Saturday 13 March c1954
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Posters

Testo Family Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0032
Scope and Contents

This collection comprises photographs, business records, articles, correspondence, newspaper cuttings, advertising material, family research and items of personal archive related to the Testo family history in the fairground and circus

Dates: 1898 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

Testo Family History Monographs, c1960 - 1989

 File
Reference code: 178B16.2
Scope and Contents

The story of Felix Testot, Magician, and founder of the Testo family in England (with a brief history of his descendants up to 1993). A portion of the Testo Family History. Alfred Testo’s Career by ‘Golga’ Jeffreys (his daughter). The Chipperfields’ Story: being a summary of items in the history of the Chipperfield family from 1803 and the connections with the Testo family (Harriet Sophia Jeffreys and Vic Jeffreys). Typescript.

Dates: c1960 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Testo Family Collection / Monographs and Research Material

Thank You Letter for Hamilton Kaye from June Bostock, 29 December 1956

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178Z30.6
Scope and Contents

Thank you letter dated 29 December 1956 from June Bostock to Hamilton Kaye for his performance.

Dates: 29 December 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Various Material

Thank You Letter for Ron Kay from Major-General Wilson, June 1946

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178Z30.7
Scope and Contents

Thank you letter dated June 1946 from Major-General Wilson to Ron Kay[e] for performances given during the Second World War.

Dates: June 1946
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Various Material

The Alfred Beck Centre Poster, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.18
Scope and Contents

Grange Road Hayes, Middlessex. Clyde Tyme Music Hall Starring TV and Radio Star Ken Platt, Leslie Welch memory man, Montelli and June Mr and Mrs Music, Peter Tracy the Australian Song Pedler, Mike Scott magician, Barbara Drew singer, Sue Turners Gaiety Girls. Black and yellow type on white background.

Dates: c1970 - 1979
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

The Best of Magic Programme, 1990

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.137
Scope and Contents

TV special, featuring details of magicians, photos and description, as a deck of cards as well as a fold out poster.

Dates: 1990
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Big Top Magic Show Postcard, c1970 - 1989

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.9
Scope and Contents

Postcard for magician Geoffrey Newton for the Big Top Magic Show, '"A Treat for Children," circa 1970s - 1980s; black and white photograph.

Dates: c1970 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

The Disappearing Doves Film, 1956

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 4: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.28
Scope and Contents

16mm, Diamond Film Productions. 100 feet, 2 minutes long. Black and white, silent. Includes Alex Mckeown and Chinese Magician Magic Act. Copied to DVD 4 and DIGI-BETA.

Dates: 1956
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

The Enchanted Hall Programme, Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 March 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.84
Scope and Contents

Douglas, Isle of Man. To the Memory of Dr. Sir Alexander Cannon, K.G.C.B. his friends present, A Night of Mystery and Magic, Amor-Dabbla Blackpool, Salamander Isle of Man, John Sands Ireland, Clifford Hough Cheshire, Sly-Smith Manchester, Johnny Geddes Scotland, Tom Kelly with his musical saw, 4p.p.

Dates: Saturday 15 - Sunday 16 March 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Enchanted Hall Programme, 18 - 19 March 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.123
Scope and Contents

Douglas, Isle of Man. A night of Mystery and Magic to the Memory of Dr. Sir Alexander Cannon, K.G.C.B, 4p.p.

Dates: 18 - 19 March 1967
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Enchanted Hall Programme, 15 - 16 March 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.124
Scope and Contents

Douglas, Isle of Man. A night of Mystery and Magic to the Memory of Dr. Sir Alexander Cannon, K.G.C.B, 4p.p.

Dates: 15 - 16 March 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Enchanted Hall Programme, 21 - 22 March 1970

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.125
Scope and Contents

Douglas, Isle of Man. A night of Mystery and Magic to the Memory of Dr. Sir Alexander Cannon, K.G.C.B, 4p.p.

Dates: 21 - 22 March 1970
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Enchanted Hall Programme, 18 - 19 March 1972

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.126
Scope and Contents

Douglas, Isle of Man. A night of Mystery and Magic to the Memory of Dr. Sir Alexander Cannon, K.G.C.B, 4p.p.

Dates: 18 - 19 March 1972
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Enchanted Hall Programme, 17 and 19 March 1973

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.127
Scope and Contents

Douglas, Isle of Man. A night of Mystery and Magic to the Memory of Dr. Sir Alexander Cannon, K.G.C.B, 4p.p.

Dates: 17 and 19 March 1973
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

The Fascinating Deceptionist Hamilton Kaye Advertising Card, c1950 - 1959

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.10
Scope and Contents

Advertising card for "the Fascinating Deceptionist" magician Hamilton Kaye, circa 1950s, with black and white photograph.

Dates: c1950 - 1959
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

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