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Magic

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 188 Collections and/or Records:

Programmes, 1970 - 1981

 Series
Reference code: 178K41
Scope and Contents

Programmes for various British and international circuses including Billy Russell's, Blackpool Tower, Fossett's, Chipperfield's and the Toni Boltini's Circus.

Dates: 1970 - 1981
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Christopher Palmer Collection

Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows, c1890 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178K27
Scope and Contents

Circus, magic and variety show programmes including the Great Ohmy Circus, John Sanger Circus, Bertram Mills Circus and variety shows at various locations in Blackpool, London, Manchester and other theatres in England. Some of the variety performers showcased are Morecambe and Wise, Hetty King, Mae West, Bob Hope, Shirley Bassey, Larry Lamb and Cliff Richards.

Dates: c1890 - 1999
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

Promotional Leaflet for Deveen International Illusionist, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.12
Scope and Contents

Advertising leaflet for Deveen international Illusionist.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Promotional Leaflet for Deveen International Illusionist, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.14
Scope and Contents

Advertising leaflet for Deveen international Illusionist.

Dates: c1960 - 1969
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Promotional Leaflet for Faust the Magician, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.16
Scope and Contents

Autographed promotional leaflet for Faust the Magician.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Promotional Leaflet for Faust the Magician, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.17
Scope and Contents

Promotional leaflet for Faust the Magician.

Dates: c1980 - 1989
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Promotional Leaflet for Harold Taylor, c1970 - 1979

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.15
Scope and Contents

Promotional leaflet for comedy magical entertainer Harold Taylor.

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

Promotional Leaflet for Jay Palmer and Doreen, c1950 -1959

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.18
Scope and Contents

Promotional leaflet for magic Comedy duo Jay Palmer and Doreen with photographs of their act.

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

Promotional Leaflet for The Gen Magazine, c1900 -1999

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.20
Scope and Contents

Leaflet advertising subscription for The Gen The Best in Magic magazine, 4p.p.

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

Punch and Judy Article, February 1905

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.74
Scope and Contents

The Magic edited by Ellis Stanyon, 8p.p.

Dates: February 1905
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Rhaydini Poster, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.220
Scope and Contents

Red and blue type on white background.

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

Robert Houdin Poster, c2000 - 2010

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.101
Scope and Contents

St James’s Theatre. Black and white illustration.

Dates: c2000 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Secrets of Conjuring, Ventriloquism Handbill, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.15
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Charles Du Carlo, wizard and illusionist, Carl Sterling, the Premier Ventriloquist, Lessons given in Conjuring and Ventriloquism. 2p.p.

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

Secrets of Famous Magicians Booklet, c1940 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178Z64.23
Scope and Contents

Blue, red and white illustration of a magician in a robe and pointy hat on the front cover, inside articles and black and white illustrations, 14p.p.

Dates: c1940 - 1949
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Various Items of Ephemera

Secrets of Magic Booklet, 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.59
Scope and Contents

Horace Goldin Creator of Wonders. Contains illustations, 24p.p

Dates: 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Secrets of Magic Booklet, 1936

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.60
Scope and Contents

Horace Goldin Creator of Wonders. Contains illustations, 24p.p.

Dates: 1936
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Various Items Related to Variety

Skating Palace Programme, 1896

 Item
Reference code: 178K53.109
Scope and Contents

Sauchiehall Steet, Glasgow. Three fold programme containing colour illustrations of theatre scenes and architecture on the outside, inside commercial advertising and programme listing Crissie Milton, Conjuring and how it's done by Mr A.M. Hubner, The Sakers, Bale Troupe, Griff, Barrington Foote, Cinematograph, Percy Meye, Yates & Emslie, Rex Harley, The Websters, Bock Plyades. Printed by F.R. Liddell, Advertising Contractor, 33 Bath Street.

Dates: 1896
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection / Programmes

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

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