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Magic

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 269 Collections and/or Records:

Programmes, 1938 - 2000

 Series
Reference code: 178K28
Scope and Contents

A range of programmes for performances involving magic, as well as other variety performances.

Dates: 1938 - 2000
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye 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

Ronald Kaye and Assistant Stationery, c1950

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

Stationery for Ronald [Hamilton] Kaye and assistant, circa 1950.

Dates: c1950
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Various Material

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

Sheffield Empire Programme, Week Commencing Monday 4 July 1938

 Item — Box Hamilton Kaye Box 1: Series 178R29; Series 178T9; Series 178K28; Series 178I14; Series 178Z30
Reference code: 178K28.6
Scope and Contents

Featuring Dante "Master of Mystery", 4pp.

Dates: Week Commencing Monday 4 July 1938
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

Sheffield Empire Programme, Week Commencing Monday 28 April 1947

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

Featuring Dante, the Danish American magician. Illustrated cover, 8pp.

Dates: Week Commencing Monday 28 April 1947
Found in: National Fairground and Circus Archive / Hamilton Kaye Collection / Programmes

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

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