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Magic

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 199 Collections and/or Records:

Leslie F. Newman Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: 01-006
Scope and Contents

Fifteen volumes of newspaper cuttings collected by Leslie F. Newman relating to folklore and magic, particularly but not exclusively in East Anglia, dating mostly from the early 1920s to 1970. The cuttings are taken from a range of magazines and newspapers, and include articles on witchcraft, folklore, country customs, ghosts, etc.

Dates: 1829 - 1970
Found in: Special Collections and Archives

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

London Hippodrome Programme, 29 July 1907

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.62
Scope and Contents

Variety programme, listing various acts including Chung Ling Soo, with programme in centre including Macate Sisters, Leonard Gautier's performing ponies, The Four Magnanis, Alfred Loyal, The Chrono Megaphone, Clown Pinta, The Black Hussars, Leipsig, Johnny Watson, The Globe of Life, Paul Conchas and the American Bioscope. Also contains commercial advertising. Light blue covers with white type, 10p.p.

Dates: 29 July 1907
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Magic Bulletin, June 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.67
Scope and Contents

Knights of Magic bulletin. Contains photographs 4p.p.

Dates: June 1948
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Magic Instructions, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.58
Scope and Contents

Magic trick instructions from Cyril Critchlow’s shop contained in four folders.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Magic Studio Brouchure, c2000

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.20
Scope and Contents

International Magic. Entertaining Diversions and Deceptions, 32p.p.

Dates: c2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Magical Criticisms, October 1921

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.69
Scope and Contents

Hugh Mackay, Edinburgh. Printed by bishop & Sons, Ltd, Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, 8p.p.

Dates: October 1921
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Magician Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V20.3
Scope and Contents

Illustration from a book showing a magician in a tail suit with a table with magician implements on it, throwing toys up in the air to children running towards him in a room. Colour etching and acquatint on paper with text beneath.

Dates: c1800 - 1899
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Original Artworks

Magik Poster, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.93
Scope and Contents

The Miraculous World of Reveen the Impossibilist. Colour illustration.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Marina Palace of Varieties Handbill, 23 August 1897

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.223
Scope and Contents

Lydia Dreams - Ventriloquist and Artist in Black and White, Steve Cooke - Comedian, Minnie Fortescue - Comedienne and Burlesque Artiste, Professor Duprez - Magician, Miss Daisy Clements - Soubrette, Miss Nellie Tabrar - Singer, and Fred Pollard at Ramsgate. Also Farcical sketch, ‘Charley’s Uncle’ and Louis Duprez and his Hypnotised dogs. Printed by W. Jennings, Thanet Advertiser, Ramsgate.

Dates: 23 August 1897
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Venues Outside London

Marine Theatre Poster, Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.219
Scope and Contents

Lyme Regis. Wal Scott Present the Great Blackpool-Torbay Coast-to-Coast (Road Show) ‘Shine’, Sylvani continental illusionist, Sunya Musical comedy star, Paul Gray xylophonist, Isolde & Alexis music and dance, Shoe Shine Girls, Roys Instrumentalists Supreme, Beautiful Georgette dancing juggler, Vera Scott Pianist, Wal Scott & Christina. Red, blue and yellow type on white background and border. Printed by Wilsons, Printers, Leicester.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Maskelyne and Cooke’s Entertainment Bureau Handbill, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.14
Scope and Contents

Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Handbill for agents. Printed by William Clowes and Sons, Limited, London and Eccles. 2p.p.

Dates: c1900 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Maskelyne's Mysteries Handbill, c1950

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.17
Scope and Contents

Comedy Theatre, Panton St. London. The Great Masoni performs the Indian Rope trick, The Temple of Ah Ling, The Garden of Wong.

Dates: c1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Maskelyne's Theatre of Mystery Programme, 1919

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.132
Scope and Contents

London. The Kobes, Japanese equilibrists, Herbert J. Collings, Musicus, the magic of melody, Nevil Maskelyne presents Goff Godfrey in a reproduction of the Cardiff Seance as described by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Oswald Williams illusionist, Leslie Harris, Fred Cooper and Company stock-whip expert. Contains illustration on the front cover. Printed by Bradley & Son., Ltd., Printers, Reading, 4p.p.

Dates: 1919
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Messrs. Poole, The World Programme, 25 September 1882

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.1
Scope and Contents Public Hall, Smethwick, Entry of General Sir Garnet Wolseley into Cairo with British Forces, Alexandria bombarded, on fire and in ruins!, England to Malta, Turkey, Cyprus, The Holy Land, Egypt, Zululand, India, Afghanistan, Russia, Germany, Holland and Belgium, Bombardment of Alexandria, Scenes of Cairo and the Suez Canal, Mr J. Sullivan and Miss Josephine, excelsior black and white duologists and versatile artistes, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Horace Wilton, comic singing. Black type on...
Dates: 25 September 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Messrs. Poole's Gigantic Pictorial Enterprise Programme, 14 August 1882

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.18
Scope and Contents Exchange Rooms, New Street, Birmingham, Egypt and the world, Bombardment of Alexandria, Cairo, The Suez Canal, London, South Africa, Afghanistan, India, Assassination of the Szar, Miss Ada Violet Poole, singing act, Prince of Wales Minstrels, Mr Charles Ernest, singing act, Mr J. Richards, musical act, Mr Horace Wilton, comedy musical act, Mr Felix Somers, ventriloquist act, Herr Blitz, magic act, Mr Oscar Hartwell, The orchestra conducted by Mr B. Simpson. Black type on pink background with...
Dates: 14 August 1882
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

Mind Revealing Handbill, c1884

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.206
Scope and Contents

Seances and mind reading tricks by Mr James Edwyn at Queen Street Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland, 4pp.

Dates: c1884
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Handbills for Assorted Venues, Mainly in London

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