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Ventriloquists

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Advertising Postcard for Ventriloquist, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.6
Scope and Contents

Promotional postcard for Adkin the ventriloquist.

Dates: c1920 - 1929
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Trade and Advertising Material

Civic Theatre Poster, Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 March 1980

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.173
Scope and Contents

Barnsley. A Night at the Music Hall, Clinton Ford, Jimmy Marshall, Chris Corbally Britain’s youngest ventriloquist, Montelli & June Mr & Mrs Music, Gladys Ambrose, The Du Barry Set, The Ray Paul Sound, Colin Cresswell. Red and black type on yellow background. Printed By Taylors Printers, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

Dates: Tuesday 25 - Saturday 29 March 1980
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection / Posters

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
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive

George Blake's Advertising Card, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178I12.3
Scope and Contents

Promotional card and puzzle for George Blake Ventriloquist, 9p.p.

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

Handbills, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178T27
Scope and Contents

Hanbills for variety, magic and illusion shows mainly in locations in Blackpool in cluding the North Pier, the Hippodrome and various theatres.

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

Palace Theatre Poster, c1950 - 1959

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.147
Scope and Contents

Hull. Ken Platt comedian, The Copa Cousins, Joy Jackley & Seth Jee, Jeanne & Jon, Gillian & June, David Demott uni-cyclist, Reg Daponte ventriloquist, Richard & Yolanda. Printed on box office Card.

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

Posters, c1887 - 2010

 Series
Reference code: 178R27
Scope and Contents

Circus, variety, pantomime and magic posters including Argyle theatre, Liverpool Empire, Blackpool Tower Circus, Robert Brothers, Austen Brothers, Sorcar, Vesta Tilley, Ken Dodd, Dan Leno, Florrie Forde and others.

Dates: c1887 - 2010
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Cyril Critchlow Collection

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

Trade and Advertising Material, c1900 - 1999

 Series
Reference code: 178I12
Scope and Contents

Advertising material for variety and magic performers including magicians, ventriloquists, clowns and hypnotist such as Dan Leano, Professor Lipka, Douglas Francis, Barry Sinclair and others.

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

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