Magician Collection (page 3)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670051 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The famous plate spinning (b/w photo)
8673363 The famous plate spinning (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The famous plate spinning)

The Christ child, on Mary's lap, receiving the offerings of the Magi, miniature in the Missal of Sant Cugat del
AIS5384765 The Christ child, on Mary's lap, receiving the offerings of the Magi, miniature in the Missal of Sant Cugat del Valles

Algiers street magician, 1890s - Street conjurer in Algiers performing for European tourists, 1890s
NWI4714178 Algiers street magician, 1890s - Street conjurer in Algiers performing for European tourists, 1890s.; (add.info.: Algiers street magician)

Take one: choise enough!
Huib Limberg

Gabriel Ravel as the Clown, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Gabriel Ravel as the Clown, 1855-1859

A Competition among Powerful Magicians, 1869. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
A Competition among Powerful Magicians, 1869

Gabriel Ravel as the Clown, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Gabriel Ravel as the Clown, 1855-1859

L'Empereur du Maroc consultant le celèbre sorcier Desbarolles, 1859. Creator: Honore Daumier
L'Empereur du Maroc consultant le celebre sorcier Desbarolles, 1859. The Emperor of Morocco consulting the famous sorcerer Desbarolles

Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 2 of 2), c.1786. Creator: Jean-Antoine Houdon
Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 2 of 2), c.1786

Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 1 of 2), c.1786. Creator: Jean-Antoine Houdon
Portrait of Giuseppe Balsamo (called Count Alessandro Cagliostro) (image 1 of 2), c.1786

The Vision of the Sunday Child, 1660. Creator: Cornelis Saftleven
The Vision of the Sunday Child, 1660

A Magician, c. 1826. Creator: George Hayter
A Magician, c. 1826

The witch, First Half of 16th cen. Creator: Dossi, Dosso (ca. 1486-1542)
The witch, First Half of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Palazzo del Te, Mantua

Carl Zamloch, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Carl Zamloch, Detroit Al (Baseball), 1913
Carl Zamloch, Detroit American League (Baseball), 1913

The Roman Courtesan (The Revenge of the Magician Virgil), c. 1520/1526. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Roman Courtesan (The Revenge of the Magician Virgil), c. 1520/1526

The Roman Courtesan (The Revenge of the Magician Virgil), c. 1520/1530. Creator: Albrecht Altdorfer
The Roman Courtesan (The Revenge of the Magician Virgil), c. 1520/1530

William Haviland as Prospero, The Tempest, Shakespeare
William Haviland as Prospero in The Tempest by William Shakespeare Date: 1904

Wayne Dobson Magician with Wife Karen Dobson in rear garden of cottage Dbase A©Mirrorpix
Wayne Dobson Magician with Wife Karen Dobson in rear garden of cottage Dbase © Mirrorpix

Prince Charles performs his first conjuring trick in public to gain his membership to the Magic Circle. It was the traditional buskers cup

Zahrat, 23, of Billy smarts Circus. Original caption says : Shes a Sizzler ! Breakfast coming up Sir! And its cooked to a turn by a sizzler who ALWAYS blows hot

Thoth and the Chief Magician, 1925. Artist: Evelyn Paul
Thoth and the Chief Magician, 1925. Thoth was one of the Gods of Ancient Egypt. He was portrayed as a man with the head of either a baboon or, as here, an ibis

Old Reliable! American cartoon, 1938, by Clifford Berryman criticizing President Roosevelt for his New Deal spending
NEW DEAL CARTOON, 1938. Old Reliable! American cartoon, 1938, by Clifford Berryman criticizing President Roosevelt for his New Deal spending policies

Window representing the episode of Ulysses with the sorceress Circe. Detail from the Stories of Ulysses. Work preserved in the Civic Museum of Bologna

Scene with two young women consulting a sorceress, mosaic, Dioskurides of Samos, The National Archaeological Museum, Naples Naples The National Archaeological Museum Mosaic Republican Period

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M for Magician and Marquise, around 1920 (print)
8600178 M for Magician and Marquise, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher)

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The magician Circe represented on a ceramic vase with black figures. Ancient Greece 5 - 4th century BC
AIS5389330 The magician Circe represented on a ceramic vase with black figures. Ancient Greece 5 - 4th century BC.; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia, Italy

Merlin and Arthur (bronze)
NGW186865 Merlin and Arthur (bronze) by John, William Goscombe (1860-1952); 61x25 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Opus 217. Against the Enamel of a Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angles, Tones and Tints
XIR53827 Opus 217. Against the Enamel of a Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angles, Tones and Tints, Portrait of Felix Feneon in 1890 (oil on canvas) by Signac

Very Bad Trick
Christophe Kiciak

Ballet costume of a magician, c.1654 (gouache)
903927 Ballet costume of a magician, c.1654 (gouache) by Gissey, Henri de (1621-1673); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Necromancy: Edward Kelly, a magician, raising the Ghost of a Person lately deceased
746859 Necromancy: Edward Kelly, a magician, raising the Ghost of a Person lately deceased, in the Church Yard of Walton-le-dale, Lancaster

Magician with Flame
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Rival Chinese magicians Chung Ling Soo & Ching Ling Foo
Rival Chinese magicians, Chung Ling Soo (real name, Billy Robinson) seen top putting his wife Suee Seen (aka Olive or Dot ) into a cannon as part of his act at the London Hippodrome

The Great Lafayette in his study, 1911
Sigmund Neuberger (or Newburger) (1871-1911), otherwise known as illusionist The Great Lafayette. Seen here in his study at 55 Tavistock Square, London, which was decorated with pictures, colour

Illusionist magic show by Pharos, with fake decapitation. Date: circa 1900s

Paul McKenna and Claire Staples arriving at Elton Johns 50th birthday party at Hammersmith Palais. 6th April 1997

Wayne Dobson Magician with Karen Dobson in cottage living room Dbase A©Mirrorpix
Wayne Dobson Magician with Karen Dobson in cottage living room Dbase © Mirrorpix

Wayne Dobson TV Magician blows a whistle in the garden of his home Dbase

Paul Daniels, pictured with his parents Hughie and Nancy Daniels at their home in Brotton. 15th September 1976

The wedding of Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee in Buckinghamshire. 2nd April 1988

Tommy Cooper seen here in the bar of The New Theatre, Oxford. 22nd March 1972

Magicians Paul and Jackie Daniels win Middlesbrough Circle of Magicians Will Fleet trophy. Circa 1964

Tommy Cooper Comedian / Magician A©mirrorpix
Tommy Cooper Comedian/Magician © mirrorpix

Woman escapologist Jill Fletcher. 1965 A1140

Dr Walford Bodie MD a. k. a. The Electrical Wizard was famed for magic tricks using
Dr Walford Bodie MD a.k.a. The Electrical Wizard was famed for magic tricks using electricity and an electric chair, Published Daily Mirror Front Page 4th November 1909. Our Picture Shows... Mr

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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.