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Magic

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 269 Collections and/or Records:

Circus and Magic Films, c1930 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178D9
Scope and Contents

A collection of black and white amateur films in a range of reel to reel formats on magic, circus and other topics. Some have been digitised.

Dates: c1930 - 1999

Circus Friends Association Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0122
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a large library of books and journals, as well as archival material including posters, programmes, photographs, films, handbills, research material, scrapbooks, original artwork and many other items of ephemera relating to British, Irish and European circuses

Dates: 1795 - 2020

Circus Posters Printed by Taylor's of Wombwell, c1965 - 1979

 Sub-Series
Reference code: 178R11.29-131
Scope and Contents

Circus posters printed by Taylor's of Wombwell.

Dates: c1965 - 1979

Cirkus Arnardo Programme, 1981

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.32
Scope and Contents

Posna und Kornelia jugglers, Duo Carrington dog act, Trio Siberia balancing act, Los Alamos Wild West act, Manesjen Klareres, Anita and Brandy illusionist, Miss Isabella trapeze, Barbereren, Nock and Nock, Six Maciva, Les Brumbach, Pio-Mario-Pio clowns, Richter-Truppen equestrian act. Contains illustraion, 4p.p.

Dates: 1981

Correspondence, 1949 - 1964

 File
Reference code: 178F14
Scope and Contents

Various items of correspondence addressed to Mrs Jeffery regarding the printing of the book, Conjuring Collecting and The Testo Story. A letter from Stanley Robinson to Mrs Jeffery regarding some photographs and two regarding fairground shows and rides. Typescript and manuscript.

Dates: 1949 - 1964

Correspondence, c1900 - 2008

 Series
Reference code: 178F20
Scope and Contents

Items of personal correspondence and correspondence related to the Sanger and Ohmy families.

Dates: c1900 - 2008

Crosspool Pie Programme, 15 - 16 May c1950 - 1959

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.11
Scope and Contents

A Novel Entertainment of Mirth, Magic and Melody featuring Hamilton Kaye, in Ranmoor, Sheffield, 4pp.

Dates: 15 - 16 May c1950 - 1959

Cyril Critchlow Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0089
Scope and Contents The Cyril Critchlow collection contains programmes, posters, handbills, books and magic journals, many of which relate to shows in Blackpool where Cyril resided and includes material on entertainment venues such as Blackpool’s North Pier, Central Pier, South Pier, Tower Circus and a small collection of programmes from other national venues. Additionally, it contains circus photographs and postcards mainly of the Ohmy Circus and Sanger Circus including individual circus troupes and performers...
Dates: c1837 - 2008

Cyro, Clown Prince of Magic Promotional Card, c1950 - 1999

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178I14.4
Scope and Contents

Promotional card for Cyro, "the Clown Prince of Magic." Black and white photograph.

Dates: c1950 - 1999

Dan Leano Brouchure, c1910 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.8
Scope and Contents

Promotional brochure for Professor Dan Leano Wizard, contains a photograph.

Dates: c1910 - 1929

David Robinson Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0123
Scope and Contents

This collection contains rare posters, handbills, photographs, postcards, newspaper cuttings, catalogues and books on travelling exhibitions, speciality acts, magic, circus, performing animals and freak shows.

Dates: 1728 - 1997

Diallagic Handbill, c1870 - 1889

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.209
Scope and Contents

The Wandering Spirits, Madame Zerbina, Chansonette Francais, Fred Hilda, Miss Marion Ritta and Professor Jones with his Pedascope at St. James's Hall, Brighton.

Dates: c1870 - 1889

Egyptian Hall Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.95
Scope and Contents

Piccadilly. Herrmann The Great Prestidigitateur. Black and white illustration.

Dates: c1990 - 1999

Egyptian Hall Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.96
Scope and Contents

Piccadilly. Herrmann The Great Prestidigitateur. Black and white illustration

Dates: c1990 - 1999

Empire Theatre, London Programme, 29 January 1900

 Item — Box Fred Holmes Box 2: Series 178K38; Series 178T31; Series 178Z31
Reference code: 178K38.14
Scope and Contents

The Two Freydos-Acrobats. Goleman's Cats and Dogs. The Dainef Troupe - Risley and Ground Acrobats. Carl Hertz in New Illusion entitled 'Iris, The Mystic Chameleon'. Mr Arthur Roberts - Comedian. Les Alex-Valse Tourbillon. A Grand Characteristic Ballet entitled 'Round the Town Again'. The Carangeot Troupe - Acrobats. The Three Gladenbecks, 16pp.

Dates: 29 January 1900

Empire Theatre Poster, Week commencing Monday 2 December c1935

 Item
Reference code: 178R38.14
Scope and Contents

Tonbridge. Count Lucifer magic act, Bert Elmore comedy act, Stuart and Leigh, The Handby Celeine Trio skating act, Ramon & Ramona musical act, Al Downes acrobatic act, Mariana musical act, Earle & Ascott musical act. Blue type of off white background and solid red border. Printed by Wilson’s of Leicester.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 2 December c1935

Exeter Hall Programme, 30 January 1905

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.110
Scope and Contents

Blue type on light pink background with floral illustration on the front cover, inside programme listing Crystalphone solo, special address to the young by the Rev. W.H. Griffith Thomas, Hand-bell ringing and gymnastic display, Dumb bell exercises, Indian Club exercises, Vaulting horse, Flag race, Magic and Mystery by Charles Leslie, Animated Photographs by Messrs. Clarkson, 2p.p.

Dates: 30 January 1905

Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills, c1790 - 1939

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.236-342
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, fairs, exhibitions and performances at a wide range of venues.

Dates: c1790 - 1939

Faust, London Great Magic Show Handbill, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.21
Scope and Contents

Japanese poster.

Dates: c1970 - 1979

Faust's Festival of Magic Programme, c1975 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.146
Scope and Contents

British Tour. Fold our programme with photographs and biography, 6p.p.

Dates: c1975 - 1979