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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 4353 Collections and/or Records:

Mademoiselle Schauroth's Concert, 2 July 1823

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 1: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.43
Scope and Contents

Mademoiselle Schauroth's Concert at New Argyll Rooms. A selection of pieces for the piano. Printed by Joseph Mallett, 59 Wardour Street, Soho, London.

Dates: 2 July 1823

Madison Square Garden Productions in Association with Cyril Bertram Mills Presents Centre Circus Programme, 20 July - 28 August 1978

 Item
Reference code: 178K41.21
Scope and Contents

Mills present Centre Circus. Brighton Centre. The Four Vulcanus fire act, Hoppes’s rodeo Mules, The Kam-Tai troupe balancing act and others. Contains photos, 12p.p.

Dates: 20 July - 28 August 1978

Magazine Featuring Marisa Carnesky, 2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 10: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.3
Scope and Contents

Magazine including a piece on Marisa Carnesky in Hebrew.

Dates: 2003

Magic Circle Sale Daily Mirror Newspaper Cutting, 27 October 1952

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

Cutting of a report from a Magic Circle Sale in the Daily Mirror, 27 October 1952.

Dates: 27 October 1952

Magic Instructions, c1900 - 1999

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.58
Scope and Contents

Magic trick instructions from Cyril Critchlow’s shop contained in four folders.

Dates: c1900 - 1999

Magic War Show Business Records, 2006 - 2007

 Sub-Series — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 3: Series 178H39; Series 178Z29
Reference code: 178H39.234
Scope and Contents

Contains scripts at various draft stages for Magic War, The Wives of the War Magicians, Magic Skirt and Exquisite Corpses, project development ideas, funding bids, financial information, grant report, London Festival licence agreement, Chelsey Theatre performance agreement, newspaper articles and marketing material.

Dates: 2006 - 2007

Magical Criticisms, October 1921

 Item
Reference code: 178Z28.69
Scope and Contents

Hugh Mackay, Edinburgh. Printed by bishop & Sons, Ltd, Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, 8p.p.

Dates: October 1921

Magical Tower Circus Around the World with Mooky Programme, 2005

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.40
Scope and Contents

Colour photograph of clown's head on top right holding the world with white gloves with cut outs showing circus acts through and the Tower on top of the world over a dark blue and starry background, introduction, colour photographs of performers and acts inside with text and photograph of the circus ring in the centre, 12p.p.

Dates: 2005

Magician Print, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178V20.3
Scope and Contents

Illustration from a book showing a magician in a tail suit with a table with magician implements on it, throwing toys up in the air to children running towards him in a room. Colour etching and acquatint on paper with text beneath.

Dates: c1800 - 1899

Malcolm Airey Circus and Theatre Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0081
Scope and Contents

This collection contains a large number of books, programmes, photographs, research and related notebooks as well as correspondence. Many programmes contain inserts of tickets, notes from Malcolm Airey and other inserts. Amongst others the collection contains examples from the Bertram Mills Circus, Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Billy Smart's circus. There are also technical plans and drawings

Dates: c1900 - 1998

Mammoth Circus Presented by Robert Bros. Poster, Monday 23 November 1953

 Item
Reference code: 178R47.375
Scope and Contents

Theatre Royal, Bilston. 6 African Lions presented by Capt. Sidney Howes, Jane the human monkey, Violet on the silver thread, Don and Peggy see-saw ponies, Tex James group of six prairie ponies, Violet and Margaret, The Dubski Trio, Sandow Sisters aerial act, The Seven Hungarians risley act, Dicks dogs, monkeys and ponies, The Amazing Glissons, Edgar Cooke, Wee Georgie, Andy clowns, comedy chimpanzees. Printed by W. E. Berry Ltd Bradford

Dates: Monday 23 November 1953

Manley's New Grand Palace Circus Programme, c1800 - 1899

 Item
Reference code: 178K43.9
Scope and Contents Bar Act by Roy Lasserter, Rice and Henry aerial trapeze act, Mdlle. Emmeline equestrian act, J. Rassetto jester, Victoria, the great fire pony, Ernestino trick act, Comical White clown, The Rassettos Troupe triple horizontal bar act, Mr. S. Mangley's Leonora jumping mare, Whiteo and Casheio acrobatic clowns, Charley's Aunt equestrian monkey, introduced by Gilbert Featherstone, Mr. James equestrian act, Princess Elise strong woman, Gilbert Featherstone Doncaster jockey, Sisters Violella on...
Dates: c1800 - 1899

Manuscripts on Circus Topics, 1887 - 1899

 File
Reference code: 178B30.2
Scope and Contents

Various documents including lists of circuses and acts, description of scene and list of towns with remarks.

Dates: 1887 - 1899

Marina Palace of Varieties Handbill, 23 August 1897

 Item — Box John Barmwell Taylor Box 2: Series 178T1
Reference code: 178T1.223
Scope and Contents

Lydia Dreams - Ventriloquist and Artist in Black and White, Steve Cooke - Comedian, Minnie Fortescue - Comedienne and Burlesque Artiste, Professor Duprez - Magician, Miss Daisy Clements - Soubrette, Miss Nellie Tabrar - Singer, and Fred Pollard at Ramsgate. Also Farcical sketch, ‘Charley’s Uncle’ and Louis Duprez and his Hypnotised dogs. Printed by W. Jennings, Thanet Advertiser, Ramsgate.

Dates: 23 August 1897

Marine Theatre Poster, Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948

 Item
Reference code: 178R27.219
Scope and Contents

Lyme Regis. Wal Scott Present the Great Blackpool-Torbay Coast-to-Coast (Road Show) ‘Shine’, Sylvani continental illusionist, Sunya Musical comedy star, Paul Gray xylophonist, Isolde & Alexis music and dance, Shoe Shine Girls, Roys Instrumentalists Supreme, Beautiful Georgette dancing juggler, Vera Scott Pianist, Wal Scott & Christina. Red, blue and yellow type on white background and border. Printed by Wilsons, Printers, Leicester.

Dates: Week commencing Monday 12 January 1948

Marisa Carnesky Collection

 Fonds
Reference code: NFA0095
Scope and Contents

This collection contains research material, business records, grant applications, project planning documents, contracts, programmes, posters, handbills, newpaper cuttings and other records relating to Marisa Carnesky's career as a showwoman. The records comprise the production and travelling of Marisa's shows including Carnesky's Ghost train, SmutFest, Jewess Tattoess, Dragon Ladies, Chamber of Horrors, Dystopia, Magic War, The Incredible Bleeding Woman and Tarot Drome.

Dates: 1970 - 2010

Marisa Carnesky Company Emails, 23 June 2000 - 6 June 2003

 File — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 12: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.159
Scope and Contents

Various documents containing information about Marisa, handwritten notes and apologies for not attending the Marisa's shows preliminary to Ghost Train.

Dates: 23 June 2000 - 6 June 2003

Marisa Carnesky Model Photos, c2000

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 10: Series 178I31
Reference code: 178I31.11
Scope and Contents

Model advertisment photos of Marisa Carnesky for ugly rage models.

Dates: c2000

Marisa Carnesky Performing The Girl from Nowhere and Jewess Tattooess, c2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.115
Scope and Contents

Promotional booklet produced by the London Artists' Project containing text and photographs.

Dates: c2003

Marisa Carnesky Performing The Girl from Nowhere and Jewess Tattooess at Riverside Studios, c2003

 Item — Box Marisa Carnesky Box 7: Series 178H39
Reference code: 178H39.116
Scope and Contents

Promotional handbill produced by the Arts Council England with Marisa's photograph.

Dates: c2003