Conjuror Collection (page 4)

Conjuror entertains a crowd
Louis-Philippe, proclaimed citizen king of France at the July revolution of 1830, is shown as a street conjuror, entertaining the crowds. HPG/8/2/1 (xi)

Magician performing the cup and balls trick in front of a se
Undated illustration of a magician performing the cup and balls trick in front of a seated audience, entitled " Champy dit Connus". HPG/8/2/1 (xxxi)"

Magician performing card trick to gathered crowd
Undated colour illustration of magician performing card trick to gathered crowd after an aquatint by J J Chalon, entitled L Escomoteur - 1814. HPG/8/2/1 (xliii)

I. Calculator Esq: The Celebrated Conjuror
Copy of illustration, " I. Calculator Esq: The Celebrated Conjuror" by A.B. 30 August 1776. HPG/8/2/1 (v)"

Dr Adam Solomon Epstein, the French conjuror
Copy of wood engraving by S. Durand showing Dr Adam Solomon Epstein, the French conjuror, performing before the Imperial Prince, circa 1869. HPG/8/2/1 (xxxiii)

Italian conjuror Bartholomeo Bosco
Print of etching of Italian conjuror, Bartholomeo Bosco, drawn in 1838. Giovanni Bartholomew (Bartolomeo) Bosco (January 3, 1793 - March 7)

Magicians trick being revealed
Copy of colour illustration, " Le Roi. Le Peuple" showing a magicians trick being revealed" (Chez Lordereau), 1848. HPG/8/2/1 (i)"

Magician Mr Philippe, the Chinese Physicis
Undated print of lithograph of magician Mr Philippe, the " Chinese Physicist" (Physicien Chinois) with Scottish assistant, Domingo, behind him. HPG/8/2/1 (xxxi)"

Magician performing the cup and balls trick to a small crowd
Undated illustration of magician performing the cup and balls trick to a small crowd, entitled " Rien dan les mains rien dans les peches je ne vous trompe pas mais..." (a Paris chez Albert)

Magician performing the cup and balls trick to an assembled
Undated illustration of magician performing the cup and balls trick to an assembled crowd, entitled " Le Joueur de Gobelets". HPG/8/2/1 (xxxvi)"

Illustration of a French conjuror and clown with crowd
Coloured illustration of a French conjuror and clown with crowd, circa 1800. HPG/8/2/1 (iv)

Playbill for Maskelyne & Cooke magical variety show
Playbill for performances of the show The Novelty of the Age, featuring magicians Maskelyne and Cooke, held at Berkley Castle, Blackpool, January 1870

Indian Rope Trick Poster
Undated coloured poster featuring illustration of Thurston, the famous magician, performing the East Indian rope-trick. HPF/5B/17

Great Wizard of the North Performing his Celebrated Tricks
Undated copy of engraving, " The Great Wizard of the North Performing his Celebrated Trick of Pouring Four Different Liquids From One Bottle". HPG/8/2/1 (vi)"

Rotund magician about to perform a trick for a crowd
Copy of illustration, " Escamoteur!" showing rotund magician about to perform a trick for a crowd (Imp. Chez Albert and Cie), February 1848. HPG/8/2/1 ()"

Paul Nicole / Gill
Paul Nicole (born 1833) Author and Public cultural exhibition promotor including that of the Crystal Palace of St. Cloud (1879). A fond conjuror

Stage Magic with Cards
Boy performs stage magic with cards

OLD HARRY & HIS TRICKS
Old Harry with his raree show: a conjuror and his table of tricks

Edouard Brunnet / 1853
The prestidigitator Edouard Brunnet asks is this your card?

Bartholomew Conjuror
Mr Lane, a conjuror, performs magic tricks with cards and counters at Bartholomew Fair Date: 17th century

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Conjurors: From Cardini to Houdin" Step into the captivating realm of conjurors, where reality bends and imagination takes flight. Meet Richard Valentine Pitchford, known as Cardini, a master magician who mesmerized audiences with his sleight-of-hand tricks that seemed to defy logic. Join Colonel Stodare at the legendary Egyptian Hall, where he astounded spectators with mind-boggling illusions that left them in awe. Witness a magician performing the classic cup and balls trick, effortlessly manipulating objects before your very eyes. Enter the enchanting world of French conjuror Robert Houdin, whose innovative techniques revolutionized magic forever. Marvel at Carl Hertz's spellbinding illusions and be transported to another dimension by the mystifying talents of Carl Devo. Immerse yourself in history as Professor De Kolta graces the stage alongside two bewitching women in 1902 - a moment frozen in time captured on a silver gelatin print. Encounter a French street conjuror weaving spells on cobblestone streets, leaving passersby enchanted by his mystical prowess. Delve into the paranormal and embrace the magical allure of wizards as they unravel secrets hidden within their ancient craft. Experience firsthand Robert Houdin's breathtaking performances that blurred boundaries between reality and illusion. Finally, venture into Dreamland with Chevalier Ernest Thorn as he transports you to an ethereal realm filled with wonderment and astonishment. Let these conjurors ignite your imagination and leave you questioning what is possible in this extraordinary world where dreams become reality through sheer mastery of magic.