Magician Collection

Cardini - Magician (Richard Valentine Pitchford) (1895-1973). Born and raised in Britain (and having served in the British Army in WW1), he worked chiefly in the United States of America

Thurston the great magician. Date c1910

John Dee and Edward Kelly
John Dee, English alchemist, mathematician and astrologer, with his assistant Edward Kelly, medium, alchemist and sorcerer

Colonel Stodare at the Egyptian Hall
Colonel Stodare the liverpudlian ventriloquist and magician (1831 to 1866) performing using an Indian Basket at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London. Date: circa 1865

DAVID DEVANT: POSTER c1910. English poster of magician David Devant, by John Hassall

Witch with her black cat
Witch casting a spell accompanied by a raven and a black cat. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Abbe Julio Exorcises
A French renegade priest and practising magician, the Abbe Julio, performs a ceremony of exorcism in his private chapel

Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert
Undated coloured poster for Siberian death defier and Aviator baffling John Clempert featuring illustrations of his tricks and performances. HPF/5B/18

Gilles De Rais
GILLES DE RAIS Marshal of France, and alleged magician

Magician performing the cup and balls trick
Undated illustration, coloured, of a magician performing the cup and balls trick to a gathered audience, entitled " Tableaux de Paris: L Escamoteur, sur le boulevard

French conjuror Robert Houdin
Jean Eugne Robert-Houdin (December 6, 1805 - June 13, 1871) was a French magician. He is widely considered the father of the modern style of conjuring. HPG/8/1/1 (v"

Jasper Maskelyne
JASPER MASKELYNE English stage magician who used his skills of illusion in the Middle East during World War Two

Magician Paul Daniels demonstrates a card trick. 1st February 1978

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)

CHINESE CONJURERS. Chinese conjurers as described by 14th century Arabian traveler, Ibn Battuta. One man climbs a rope into the sky

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

ALEXANDER HERRMANN (1844-1896). American (French-born) magician

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini overpowers Eugene Pallette in Terror Island, 1920

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

Tarot card 1 -- Le Bateleur (The Juggler)
Tarot card 1 -- Le Bateleur (The Magician, Magus or Juggler)

An illustration of a divinity employing exorcism and throwing from a magic bowl five
CHT265564 An illustration of a divinity employing exorcism and throwing from a magic bowl five poisonous animals (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale

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)

Albertus Magnus (Durer)
ALBERTUS MAGNUS German philosopher, theologian, scientist and reputed magician Date: 1193 - 1280

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

IAMBLICHUS Syrian neoplatonist philosopher and magician

MAGIC BROADSIDE, c1925. Broadside, c1925, announcing a performance in Hungary in which Horace Goldin saws a girl in two in full view with a giant buzz saw

Miranda, Prospero and Ariel, from The Tempest by William Shakespeare, c
XYC111998 Miranda, Prospero and Ariel, from The Tempest by William Shakespeare, c.1780 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 70.5x92.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

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

ROBERT HOUDIN (1805-1871). French magician. Wood engraving, c. 1880, depicting Houdins government mission to Algeria in 1852

CARTER: POSTER, 1936. American poster of Charles Joseph Carter ( Carter the Great ) sawing a woman in half

HERRMANN: POSTER c1880. American or English poster of magician Alexander Herrmann (1844-1896), featuring his wife and assistant, Adelaide, as Mlle Addie

Magician Carl Devo
Undated colour illustrated poster for magician Carl Devo, featuring full length illustration of Devo surrounded by magical objects, printed by Weiners Limited, London. HPF/5B/5

Scene from Shakespeares The Tempest
A scene from Shakespeares play, The Tempest, in which Prospero and his daughter Miranda watch the shipwreck -- fortunately, no-one will be harmed

Carl Hertz, illusionist and conjurer. 1893

Ideal Portrait of Apollonius of Tyana, from De Divinationewet Magicis
STC225715 Ideal Portrait of Apollonius of Tyana, from De Divinationewet Magicis Praestigiis by Jean-Jacques Boissard, 1605

Nita, the hypnotized and suspended lady, magician performing a levitation trick (b / w photo)
5996742 Nita, the hypnotized and suspended lady, magician performing a levitation trick (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nita)

8 of 9 - June and Billy after the trick. Billy is alive, has survived the roasting, escaping with only a soot mark on his right cheek

French Street Conjuror
A French street magician with his trestle table set up ready to perform the cup and ball trick and con some punters out of their money Date: circa 1805

Mexico. Uxmal. Pyramid of the Magician
Pyramid of the Magician. 6th-10th c. MEXICO. YUCATN. Uxmal. Puuc style. Maya art

ISaC FAWKES (d. 1731). English conjurer. Isaac Fawkes performing his bag trick, producing eggs and birds. Woodcut from an 1726 advertisement

John Henry Anderson, Scottish- born stage magician, known as the Wizard of the North

Conjuror - Robert Houdin
Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805-1871) the " conjuror" performing in front of a mid-nineteenth century French audience. Date: circa 1840

ISaC FAWKES (d. 1731). English conjurer. Isaac Fawkes performing his bag trick, producing eggs and birds. Contemporary copper engraving

HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926). American magician. Houdini appearing before a Senate committee to expose fake spiritualists, 1926

HARRY KELLAR 1849 - 1922
American magician who presented large stage shows during the late 1800s and early 1900s - the predecessor of Harry Houdini and successor to Robert Heller

Houdini / Davenport
Harry Houdini at the grave of William Davenport, American stage magician who with his brother Ira deceived many with their supposed spirit seances

Ordeal by Fire & Water
A stage magician performs a feat of being immersed in fire and water

Paranormal / Magic / Wizards
LE SORCIER DU VILLAGE Popular print depicting a young country couple visiting the local wise man to know what the future holds in store for them

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: A Journey into the World of Magicians" Step right up and witness the enchanting world of magic, where reality bends at the hands of these extraordinary individuals. From Thurston the great magician to Cardini's mesmerizing tricks, they have captivated audiences throughout history. Richard Valentine Pitchford, known as Cardini - Magician, left spectators spellbound with his impeccable sleight-of-hand skills. His performances were a testament to his dedication and passion for this ancient art form. Delving further back in time, we encounter John Dee and Edward Kelly, who dabbled not only in magic but also in alchemy and mysticism. Their intriguing partnership blurred the lines between science and sorcery. Gilles De Rais emerges from medieval folklore as both a military commander and an alleged practitioner of black magic. His dark reputation continues to fascinate us even today. The poster featuring David Devant by John Hassall transports us to early 20th-century England when stage magicians reigned supreme. Devant's charismatic presence on stage was matched only by his exceptional illusions that left audiences awestruck. Witches have long been associated with magic, often depicted alongside their trusty black cats. These mysterious figures embody both fear and fascination as they navigate between worlds unknown. In Siberia, an audacious aviator named John Clempert baffled all with death-defying stunts that seemed impossible to comprehend. The boundaries between illusion and reality blurred as he soared through the skies. Colonel Stodare's performances at the Egyptian Hall brought wonderment to Victorian-era Londoners who marveled at his mastery over mind-boggling tricks that defied logic itself. The cup-and-balls trick remains a classic staple in any magician's repertoire – an act that has stood the test of time across cultures worldwide. Its simplicity yet ability to deceive never fails to leave spectators astounded.