Magic Collection (page 2)

James Bamforth painting a backdrop at Bamforth's Studio in Holmfirth - early 1900s

Holmfirth Bamforth's Factory early 1900s

Holmfirth Bamforth's Factory early 1900s

The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas)
FFA151968 The Laidly Worm of Spindleston Heugh, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); 74.5x169.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Margaret was the Laidly Worm; )

Corfe Castle, early morning llight and mist, Corfe Castle, Dorset, UK. September 2014

Two fairies clasping each other, from The Password to Fairyland -- Then they flew together and clasped in a tight embrace. 20th century

South America, Peru, Urubamba Province, Machu Picchu, UNESCO World Heritage site

Illustration, Sweetheart Roland -- The Maiden fetched the magic wand, and then she took her stepsisters head. Date: 1909

Magician pulling rabbit out of hat
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Hands of magician performing magic trick, pulling rabbit out of top hat. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Fairies learn to dance before they learn to walk (Fairy Lore). 1920s

If you meet a fairy, don t run away, she won t want to hurt you, she ll only want to play. 1920s

Skyline of Miami, Florida, USA

Sgwd Ddwli Uchaf, Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales. June 2013

Chung Ling Soo (real name William Robinson). The other side of the previously shown circular flyer showing a portrait of Soo in the centre of a Willow Pattern Plate

Lolgorian, Kenya. Siria Msai Manyatta; mass of women with sticks prepared ready to build the magic house

Wolf Messing, German psychic
Wolf Grigorevich Messing (1899-1974), German psychic. Messing, born to a Jewish family in Germany, fled to the USSR before World War II

Mermaids
Two mermaids playing in the waves, " a Nixies legend." Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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King Arthur receiving his magic sword from the Lady of the Lake. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Pentagram Sigil
PENTAGRAM SIGIL Sigils are occult signs, and pentagrams are known to be effective in protecting the magician while working his magic

Anti-Demon Prayer
This prayer will defend you against evil spirits and demons : if they can t read it, they can take warning from the picture !

Mayan temple at night. This is El Castillo (the castle), part of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza in Yucatan, Mexico. This structure stands at 22 metres high

Avenant and Dragon
Avenant confronts a fearsome dragon - fortunately, a helpful owl is bringing him a magic phial, and all are able to live happily ever after, hero and dragon alike

Abracadabra Talisman
ABRACADABRA TALISMAN This word was supposed by the Gnostics to have magical properties, and it was widely adopted as a charm

Scene from Shakespeares Midsummer Nights Dream
A scene from Shakespeares comedy, A Midsummer Nights Dream (Act II, Scene ii), in which Puck drops a love potion into the sleeping Titanias eyes

Advertisement for Fairy Dyes, promoted, appropriately, by some fairies who flutter through the night sky carrying a length of rainbow fabric. Date: c.1924

The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c. 1500 (wool warp with wool, silk
3469071 The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c.1500 (wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts) by Netherlandish School (16th century)

The Great Symbol of Solomon
3785355 The Great Symbol of Solomon by Levi, Eliphas (1810-75) (after); (add.info.: The Great Symbol of Solomon- from illustration by Eliphas Levi, published in his work The History of magic)

The Fortune Teller, 1899 (oil on canvas)
989688 The Fortune Teller, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Wontner, William Clark (1857-1930); 81.9x67.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller. William Clarke Wontner (1857-1930)

The Immortal Hour, by Rutland Boughton, Birmingham
The Immortal Hour, music drama by Rutland Boughton from the play by Fiona MacLeod, produced by Barry V Jackson, at the Repertory Theatre, Station Street, Birmingham. circa 1921

The Witch On Her Broomstick, After A Work By L. r. Falero. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur
The Witch On Her Broomstick, After A Work By L.r. Falero. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) with Northern lights / Aurora borealis lighting up the night sky in background, Monadhliath Mountains, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, October 2015

Witches destroying a house by fire - Swabia, 1533. Woodcut from Francesco Maria Guazzo Compendium Maleficarum, Milan, 1608. (Colorised black and white print)

Midsummer Eve, c1871-1914. Artist: Edward Robert Hughes
Midsummer Eve, c1871-1914

Hecate, goddess magic, ghosts and witchcraft
Hecate, triple-bodied daughter of the Titan Perses and of Asteria. As goddess of the lower world, she ruled over magic, ghosts and witchcraft. Greek mythology. Wood engraving

A Fantastic cave with Odysseus and Calypso (oil on canvas)
BAL17848 A Fantastic cave with Odysseus and Calypso (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Flemish, out of copyright

ANDERSEN: THE SNOW QUEEN. The Hobgoblin laughed till his sides ached. Drawing by Henry J. Ford for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

Maskelyne Magician Sand
JASPER MASKELYNE English stage magician performing a " sand trick" onstage

North Berwick Witches casting spells
The North Berwick Witches -- Satan lures Dr Fian and other misguided people to indulge in evil practices such as causing shipwrecks by casting spells

Stonehenge jackdaw DP149801
Stonehenge, Stonehenge Down, Amesbury, Wiltshire. Stonehenge at night, showing a Jackdaw flying between the stones

Birds fighting from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving)
2906472 Birds fighting from Musaeum Hermeticum, 1678 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musaeum Hermeticum reformatum et amplificatum (Frankfurt)

Fairies of the Meadow, 1850 (oil on canvas)
SNM116075 Fairies of the Meadow, 1850 (oil on canvas) by Blommer, Nils (1816-53); 115x143 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; eSwedish National Art Museum; Swedish, out of copyright

The Alchemist, after 1558. Creator: Philip Galle
The Alchemist, after 1558

Chalet, mountain village covered by snow, Close to Ceresole Reale, Piedmont, Italy

Illustration to the The Tale Synko-Philipko, 1890s. Artist: Polenova, Elena Dmitryevna (1850-1898)
Illustration to the The Tale Synko-Philipko, 1890s. Found in the collection of State V. Polenov Open-air Museum of History and Art, Polenovo

Faust Illustration, 1925. Artist: Harry Clarke
Faust Illustration, 1925. From The Studio Volume 90. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1925]

The Love Charm (oil on panel)
BAL7946 The Love Charm (oil on panel) by German School, (15th century); 24x18 cm; Museum der Bildenden Kunste, Leipzig, Germany; (add.info.: Der Liebeszauber; Niederrheinischer Meister); German

Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805-71) Explaining a Mechanical Toy (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF136777 Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805-71) Explaining a Mechanical Toy (engraving) (b/w photo) by Forest, Eugene Hippolyte (b.1808); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

OUROBOROS, 16th CENTURY. The dragon Ouroboros. Woodcut from the 16th century French magic manuscript, La Magie noire

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"Unveiling the Enchantments: A Journey into the World of Magic" Step into a realm where wonders unfold and mysteries abound. In 1904, a little girl stumbled upon an extraordinary sight hidden within the bushes - an ethereal glimpse that would forever captivate her imagination. As night falls over Eilean Donan castle in Scotland, its mirrored reflection creates a surreal spectacle, as if transported to another dimension. The very essence of enchantment seems to seep through every stone and whisper in the wind. In Bolderwood, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK, sunlight weaves its way through towering trees like golden threads of sorcery. Nature's own spellbinding display leaves all who witness it breathless with awe. Embark on a magical carpet ride that transcends time and space; let your dreams take flight as you soar above clouds painted with hues only found in fairy tales. Lose yourself in this mystical journey where anything is possible. Shakespeare's "The Tempest" introduces us to Ariel - a spirit bound by magic and mischief. With each fluttering wingbeat or mischievous grin, he reminds us that true enchantment lies not just in spells but also within ourselves. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde embody the duality of human nature; their story serves as a haunting reminder that even amidst darkness there can be traces waiting to be discovered. Houdini defied gravity atop skyscrapers - his death-defying stunts left audiences spellbound while showcasing his mastery over illusionary arts. Witnessing such feats ignites our belief in something beyond comprehension. Cardini mesmerized crowds with his sleight-of-hand tricks; his nimble fingers danced across playing cards like whispers from another world. His performances remind us that sometimes reality itself can be transformed by mere slight gestures.