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Magic

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 269 Collections and/or Records:

John Bramwell Taylor Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0086
Scope and Contents The collection consists of handbills, programmes and small flyers for shows, fairs, expositions and circus performances in the nineteenth century. The circus material in the Bramwell Taylor Collection was sponsored by the Circus Friends Association of Great Britain and consists of material relating to 19th century touring circuses, individual acts and purpose built hippodromes such as Hengler’s Circus and Astley’s Amphitheatre. Additionally this collection also contains a small amount of...
Dates: c1786 - 2003
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

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

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 Circle Sale Daily Mirror Newspaper Cutting, 27 October 1952

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

Cutting of a report from a Magic Circle Sale in the Daily Mirror, 27 October 1952.

Dates: 27 October 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Various Material

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

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