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Performers

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4353 Collections and/or Records:

Lady Leona Psychic Marvel Poster, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R45.5
Scope and Contents

Girl with radio mind, she sees all, knows all. Colour illustration of bust of woman on profile holding a glass ball blindfolded on green and black background with black type.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

Lady Muck Project Proposal, 7 January 1997

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 13: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.186
Scope and Contents

Outline of the performance's goals, themes and imagery, includes budget and production information.

Dates: 7 January 1997

Lance Burton Poster, c1990 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.66
Scope and Contents

Photograph of magician with levitating lady.

Dates: c1990 - 1999

Landing at Low Tide Film, c August 1896

 Item
Reference code: 178D12.6
Scope and Contents

Nitrate film by Birt Acres, showing a brief comical scene of a lady falling off a boat into the water and being clumsily rescued by her companion. This could be the film entitle The Lady and the Boat filmed in 1899. Haydon & Urry.

Dates: c August 1896

Last Night of the Circus Poster, Sunday 7 September 1997

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.1071
Scope and Contents Yarmouth, Hippodrome. The Flying Rodogels, Eva Garcia, Alex Splattero, Sally Ann Roncescu, Charlie and Scruffy, Jonut Roncescu, Doreen Duggan, Joe Fossett, Rebecca Langton, Casa Blanca Troupe, Dickie Chipperfield's lionesses, Beranger, Troupe Naydkine, Phillip and Carol Gandey's Big and little horses, Kim Rossouw, Tony Rossouw, Paul Winston, Ben Jay, Joe Jay, Jack Jay, Johnnie Thomas, Justin Symonds, Laura Nockolds, Laura Dagless, Stephanie King, Andy Payne, Patrice, Adrian Ramos, Anthony...
Dates: Sunday 7 September 1997

Le Grand Cirque de France and Ben Hur Programmes, 1958 - 1976

 File
Reference code: 178K43.649
Scope and Contents

Le Grand Cirque de France and Ben Hur programmes, containing colour illustrations and black and white photographs on the front covers, inside black and white photographs of perfomers and acts with some text, introduction, programme and commercial advertising.

Dates: 1958 - 1976

Leaflet, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178Z23.4
Scope and Contents

Leaflet with photograph of Miss Cashmore and Les Fratellini clowns on reverse in blue over white background.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

Leaflet for Varieté Rheinhalle, 1994

 Item
Reference code: 178K48.9
Scope and Contents

Cologne, Germany. Leaflet with white type on blue background on one side and white type on a green, red and purple background on the other, featuring colour photographs of the performers and descriptions of their acts, including Eric und André, Bob Bramson, Trio Gaspar, White Diamonds, Donimo, Michael Genähr, and Becky + Rachel, a floorplan of the venue, ticket information and contact information.

Dates: 1994

Leas Cliff Hall Poster, c1980 - 1989

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.69
Scope and Contents

Folkstone. A Night at the Music Hall featuring Ken Platt, Supported by Stuart Barham and the Leas Cliff Music Makers, Gerrie Raymonde comedienne, Gwynne Sullivan Opera's Golden Voice, Mary Stevenson singer, Paul Harris comedy host and compare, Llewellyn Williams xylophone virtuoso. Red and blue type on white background. Printed by Wilsons Printers (Leicester) limited.

Dates: c1980 - 1989

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

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

Leicester Square Handbills, 1835 - 1895

 Sub-Series — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.136-143
Scope and Contents

Handbills for travelling shows, exhibitions and performances at Leicester Square.

Dates: 1835 - 1895

Leona and Gina Advertising Card, c1920 - 1929

 Item
Reference code: 178I25.1
Scope and Contents

Three-fold publicity card with six black and white photographs of Leona and Gina's act inside, including their portraits and various poses.

Dates: c1920 - 1929

Leone and Tarnyia Trapeze and Swaypole Act Advertising Pamphlet, c1960 - 1969

 Item
Reference code: 178I22.13
Scope and Contents

Black and white portrait of the act in circle on top right corner and photographs of the acts on a pink background on the front cover and black and green type, inside black and white photographs and text, including list of past engagement venues, further information on back cover, 2p.p.

Dates: c1960 - 1969

Leopard Man of Africa Poster, c1930 - 1949

 Item
Reference code: 178R45.2
Scope and Contents

Half brute, half human. They dive from trees to kill. The new African thriller. Colour illustration of African man’s head wearing bottom and top lip plates. Red and blue type on pink background with blue border.

Dates: c1930 - 1949

Les Cirque Programme, 1 - 31 March 1974

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.42
Scope and Contents

William Voss presents Chipperfield lions, Miss Andrey Duval and her dogs, Les 4 Victoria balancing act, Les Ritcher tumblers, Li Shuang highwire, Desiree Rech chimpanzees, Little John equilibrist and others. Contains photos, 8p.p.

Dates: 1 - 31 March 1974

Letter from Douglas Bickerstaffe, 18 October 1938

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Reference code: 178F20.17
Scope and Contents

Letter to Miss Ohmy from Douglas Bickerstaffe. Typescript.

Dates: 18 October 1938

Letter from Edward Vernon, 13 October 1946

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Reference code: 178F20.9
Scope and Contents

Letter to Mr Baumforth from Edward Vernon, magical entertainer on letterhead paper, 1p.

Dates: 13 October 1946

Letter from Emile L. Swann, c1950 - 1959

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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

Letter from Nick Janson, 1993

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Reference code: 178F20.5
Scope and Contents

Letter to Cyril from Nick Janson, featuring a cartoon of the Royal Easter Show in New Zealand.

Dates: 1993