Sleight 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

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)

Isaac Fawkes, the Slight of Hand Ma
Undated hand coloured engraving of Isaac Fawkes, the " Slight of Hand Man", and enlargement of acrobats from Bartholomew Fair print. HPG/8/2/1 (xli)"

Midsummer Flowers
Still life watercolour painting showing a very colourful display of flowers, including poppies and sweet williams. Date: circa 1931

red squirrels standing with an letterbox with snow and titmouse
Red Squirrel is standing with an letterbox with snow and great tit Date: 30-01-2021

red squirrel holding a letter in an letterbox on a sledge in snow
Red Squirrel is holding a letter in an letterbox on a sledge in snow Date: 30-01-2021

Red squirrels standing on a moose
Red squirrels are standing on a moose Date: 10-01-2021

Red squirrel standing on a sledge with reindeer and titmouse
Red squirrel is standing on a sledge with reindeer and titmouse Date: 08-01-2021

Red squirrels standing on a sledge with a reindeer
Red squirrels are standing on a sledge with a reindeer Date: 08-01-2021

Red squirrel standing on a sledge with a reindeer
Red squirrel is standing on a sledge with a reindeer Date: 08-01-2021

Red squirrel standing with a sledge with reindeer and tit
Red squirrel is standing with a sledge with reindeer and tit Date: 06-01-2021

Red squirrels standing on a sledge with reindeer on ice
Red squirrels are standing on a sledge with reindeer on ice Date: 05-01-2021

Red squirrel standing on a sledge with reindeer and blue tit
Red squirrel is standing on a sledge with reindeer and blue tit Date: 05-01-2021

Red squirrel standing on a sledge with reindeer on ice
Red squirrel is standing on a sledge with reindeer on ice Date: 05-01-2021

Red squirrel standing on a sledge with reindeer and great tit
Red squirrel is standing on a sledge with reindeer and great tit Date: 05-01-2021

Slight of Hand by a Monkey or the Ladys Head Unloaded
STC112100 Slight of Hand by a Monkey or the Ladys Head Unloaded, from an original drawing by Grimm, printed for Carington Bowles, London, pub

A thimble-rigger in a London street tries to trick members of the crowd with clever sleight-of-hand Date: 1853

Fawkes and his sleight-of-hand trick
Fawkes, a sleight-of-hand man, performs a trick; acrobats appear in a vignette. Date: circa 1780

BH Bournemouth, BH21 3
BH21 3

Magician Chung Loo
Colour illustrated poster advertising magician Chung Loo, drawn by Clyff, dated 13 November 1922. HPF/5B/3

Tricks with Cards book cover
Front cover of Tricks with Cards by Professor Hoffmann featuring a lady taking a card from a conjuror mid-trick while an interested audience looks on. Date: c.1927

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)

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)

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"Sleight: The Art of Illusion and Wonder" Step into the world of magic and mystery, where reality bends at the hands of skilled magicians. From Cardini to Isaac Fawkes, these masters of sleight-of-hand have captivated audiences for generations. Imagine being in awe as Cardini effortlessly pulls a rabbit out of his hat, leaving you questioning what is real and what is mere illusion. His dexterity and precision leave no doubt that he truly possesses magical powers. Speaking of sleight-of-hand, Isaac Fawkes takes center stage with his mesmerizing tricks. Watch closely as he manipulates objects right before your eyes, making them appear or disappear with a flicker of his fingers. It's an art form that requires years of practice and dedication. As midsummer flowers bloom around us, nature itself seems to embrace the concept of sleight. Red squirrels stand proudly on a letterbox amidst snow-covered landscapes while titmice flutter nearby. Their playful presence adds an enchanting touch to this winter wonderland. In another scene straight out of a fairy tale, red squirrels find themselves standing atop a majestic moose or gliding gracefully on sledges pulled by reindeer. These whimsical moments remind us that magic can be found even in the most unexpected places. The beauty lies not only in the illusions but also in our willingness to believe in something beyond explanation. Sleight allows us to escape reality for just a moment and indulge in the wonders that lie within our imagination. So let yourself be transported into this realm where rabbits materialize from hats, letters are delivered by squirrels on snowy sledges, and reindeer become companions for mischievous titmice. Embrace the artistry behind every trick performed with skillful sleight – it's pure magic.