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Magic

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 269 Collections and/or Records:

North Pier, South Pier and Opera House Poster, May, June and July 1983

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.156
Scope and Contents

Blackpool. Russ Abbot, The Rockin Berries and Paul Daniels. Contains photographs.

Dates: May, June and July 1983
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

Northern Magic Circle Handbill, Easter Sunday 9 April 1966

 Item
Reference code: 178T27.24
Scope and Contents

Donald Peers, Ken Ashburn with is magic barrel, Phil Haigh, Fred Barton compere, Marvillo comedy magician, Dell & her Doves, Drew Masters & Tess, Da Silvas Marionettes. Colour illustration. Printed by central Printing Co. (Chas. Sowden) Ltd., Burnley, Lancs.

Dates: Easter Sunday 9 April 1966
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Handbills

Northern Magic Circle President's Dinner and Cabaret Menu, 29 October 1988

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

Includes details of toast and cabaret performance held on the occasion. Hamilton Kaye is recorded as performing at the event. On the reverse there is list of past presidents of the Northern Magic Circle. 2pp.

Dates: 29 October 1988
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Various Material

Note from Wilford Hutchinson, 1923

 Item
Reference code: 178F20.4
Scope and Contents

Typed note sent with goods from Wilford Hutchinson, dealer in high class magical goods.

Dates: 1923
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Correspondence

Officers' Lounge Events Programme, 9 June 1943

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

Includes the Great Dalmo, an illusionist, 4pp.

Dates: 9 June 1943
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

Olympia Theatre Programme, Week commencing Monday 27 March 1967

 Item
Reference code: 178K27.121
Scope and Contents

London. Kajar, the internationally renowned Magician in Magicadabra with Jean Darling. Contains photographs of the act, 8p.p.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 27 March 1967
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Programmes for Circus, Magic and Variety Shows

Oneiromangie Artistique Handbill, 1847

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.270
Scope and Contents

Mdlle. Isa. Prudence - Somnambulist at various locations in London. " Oneiromangie Artistique is the performance of Historical, Mythological, Dramatic, and Characteristic Imaginary Attitudes; with many other extraordinary and unprecedented Magnetic Phenomena". Printed by J.G. Hornblower, 77 Myddleton Street, Clerkenwell.

Dates: 1847
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / John Bramwell Taylor Collection / Handbills / Exhibition and Entertainments Handbills

Original Artworks, c1821 - 1869

 Series
Reference code: 178V20
Scope and Contents

Small groups of artist prints depicting scenes of music hall and variety entertainment, magic and clowning and watercolour of battleships. Also prints of the London Coliseum and other archicture in Regent's Park.

Dates: c1821 - 1869
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Bill Barnes Collection

Oughtibridge Church Hall Grand Concert Handbill, Thursday 20 February 1947

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

Handbill for Oughtibridge Church Hall Grand Concert by the Choral Society. Hamilton Kaye the fascinating deceptionist. Printed by J F Hinchliffe & Sons, Typos, Deepcar, Sheffield.

Dates: Thursday 20 February 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Handbills

Oughtibridge Parish Church, 'A Grand Garden Party' Programme, Saturday 9 September 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.2
Scope and Contents

Includes a performance by Hamilton Kaye, 4pp.

Dates: Saturday 9 September 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

P. C. Sorcar World's Master Magician Magic Show Programme, 1951

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.22
Scope and Contents

Programme for Protul Chandhra Sorcar at Regal Theatre, Bombay, including a detailed history and photographs, 20pp.

Dates: 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

P. C. Sorcar World's Master Magician Magic Show Programme, 1951

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.23
Scope and Contents

Programme for Protul Chandhra Sorcar at Regal Theatre, Bombay, including photographs, 4pp.

Dates: 1951
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.1
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield. Red and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Handbills

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.2
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield;.Rd and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Handbills

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Handbill, Week Commencing 24 April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178T9.3
Scope and Contents Handbill of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe. R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle, Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw, Comedian, The Seanor Trio, Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye, Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres, Let’s Dance, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, Laurie Watson, It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas, Sensation in Mid-Air. Printed by: Geo. Allen, printer, Brimington, Chesterfield. Red and...
Dates: Week Commencing 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Handbills

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Poster, April 1950

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178R29.1
Scope and Contents Poster of the programme of performances at the Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, for week commencing 24 April 1950. Text reads, "R.L. Productions present the Show of Shows Variety with a Punch: Jack Doyle - Boxing, Radio, Stage, Film and Wrestling Star, Sandy Daw - Comedian, The Seanor Trio - Contortionists, Hamilton Kaye - Deceptionist, Hilda Gregory and Lyn Andres - Let’s Dance, Vera Denman - Accordion Player, Laurie Watson - It’s that Manikin, The Rosinas - Sensation in Mid-Air." Printed by:...
Dates: April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Posters

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Programme, Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950

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

Programme for performances at Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, Sheffield. Hilda Gregory and Lynn Andrews, Let’s Dance, Laurie Watson, Ventriloquist, Hamilton Kaye, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, The Rosinas, Acrobats, Laurie Watson, ‘It’s That Manikin’, Sandy Daw, Comedian, Jack Doyle, Singer, The Seanor Trio, Acro-Contortionists. Illustrated cover, 8pp.

Dates: Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Programme, Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950

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

Programme for performances at Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, Sheffield. Hilda Gregory and Lynn Andrews, Let’s Dance, Laurie Watson, Ventriloquist, Hamilton Kaye, Vera Denman, Accordion Player, The Rosinas, Acrobats, Laurie Watson, ‘It’s That Manikin’, Sandy Daw, Comedian, Jack Doyle, Singer, The Seanor Trio, Acro-Contortionists. Illustrated cover, 8pp.

Dates: Week Commencing Monday 24 April 1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

Palace Theatre, Attercliffe Programme, Week Commencing 7 July 1952

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.5
Scope and Contents

Programme for performances at Palace Theatre, Attercliffe, Sheffield. Four Jays and June, Charm and Personality, Hamilton Kaye, The Magical Funster, Jack Grieve, Comedian, Campbell and Rogerson, Spirit of the Carnival, Nippy, the World’s Cleverest Dog, Archie Lewis, West Indian recording and Radio Star, Swifty, Trick Cyclist. Illustrated cover, 8pp.

Dates: Week Commencing 7 July 1952
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

Paul Daniels' Wedding Film, c1907 - 2001

 Item — Box Noel Drewe Box 16: Series 178D5
Reference code: 178D5.147
Scope and Contents

Circusama, Yesterdays Circus Today. 8mm. 200 feet. Silent, in Colour. Includes scenes from the Savoy Theatre and Circus scenes. Possibly filmed by Noel Drewe. Supplied by C. W. Cramp.

Dates: c1907 - 2001
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Noel Drewe Collection / Films

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