Trickery Collection

Hollow-face illusion, artwork
Hollow-face illusion, computer artwork. This is an optical illusion where the perception of a concave (hollow) mask of a face appears as a normal convex (protruding) face

Hollow-face illusion, artwork
Hollow-face illusion, computer artwork. This is an optical illusion where the perception of a concave (hollow) mask of a face appears as a normal convex (protruding) face

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

Davenport Brothers
Ira Davenport on the left, his brother William on the right : preparing to bind them inside their cabinet are Mr Fay and Mr Cooper, who will ensure that no trickery is involved

Cartoon, The Confidence Trick! (Northcote and Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Confidence Trick! Stafford Northcote (Chancellor of the Exchequer) and Benjamin Disraeli (Prime Minister) ask John Bull for six million pounds to strengthen their hands at a forthcoming

Austrian medium Maria Silbert
Photograph of the Austrian medium Maria Silbert, wearing a hat and sitting in a coach outside her home in Graz, 1933. Austrian medium Maria Silbert (died 1936)

Largest ear of corn grown in Canada
Humorous card depicting the Largest ear of corn grown in Canada !! 1910

Technical College - Glasgow, Scotland
Glasgow and West of Scotland Technical College (1887-1912), afterwards becoming the Royal Technical College (1912-1956) - Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1909

Mediumship / Carancini
Italian physical medium Francesco Carancini demonstrates table-lifting, though bound and seemingly in full light; he was however widely accused of trickery

The Fortune Teller, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
3432875 The Fortune Teller, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); 102x123.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; French, out of copyright

Levitation Seance
At a dramatic seance, one of the sitters finds himself levitated while all kinds of trickery is in progress

Puss in Boots, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669580 Puss in Boots, a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

Puss in Boots a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print)
5669584 Puss in Boots a serie created by Pellerin printer, 1860 (Epinal print); (add.info.: Jean-Charles Pellerin (1756-1836), French draftsman, illustrator and printer

The dishonest concubine
3727730 The dishonest concubine; (add.info.: The dishonest concubine, caricature of the dishonesty of the clergy, publication from the year 1882.); Bildagentur-online/UIG.

"The cup of wine which she gives him each night contains a sleeping draught"
BAL4178 "The cup of wine which she gives him each night contains a sleeping draught", illustration to 'King of the Ebony Isles', 1911 (colour litho) by Dulac

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 6 (The Light Forest), c1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 6 (The Light Forest), c1920-1940. Wandering in the forest as he tries to find Vessantara, Jujaka is chased up a tree by dogs

Le Md de chaines de suretés, 1840. Creator: Honore Daumier
Le Md de chaines de suretes, 1840. La chaine de surete ainsi nomme par ce qu'elle est un moyen sur de faire savoir que le badaud qui l'achete posse une montre

Cabaret du Neant (Cabaret of Nothingness or Death) - a ghost show cabaret, where ghosts were shown before the amazed audience via optical trickery and special effects

Cartoon, A good idea, WW1
Cartoon, A good idea. A French soldier says he has asked his father to write to say he is dead: that way, he will be able to get leave of absence from the Front. Date: 1916

Tapestry panel depicting the Dishonest Miller, from Basel, 1460-80 (wool & linen)
3576080 Tapestry panel depicting the Dishonest Miller, from Basel, 1460-80 (wool & linen) by Swiss School, (15th century); 91.4x110.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

The Kitten Pilgrims: Octopus Untruth (colour litho)
7165252 The Kitten Pilgrims: Octopus Untruth (colour litho) by Ballantyne, Robert Michael (1825-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Octopus Untruth)

The Chest of Set, illustration from The Book of Myths (colour litho)
IL283044 The Chest of Set, illustration from The Book of Myths (colour litho) by Paul, Evelyn (1870-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Trojan horse
7239631 The Trojan horse by Furnius, Pieter Jalhea (1530-1615) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trojan horse. King Priam, on the right, watches the horse, left by the Greeks)

The troll lured the girls with gold (oil on canvas)
OVR328466 The troll lured the girls with gold (oil on canvas) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); 44x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Untitled, 1895 (oil on canvas)
OVR371462 Untitled, 1895 (oil on canvas) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 257x150 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

A white lie, 1918 (oil on canvas)
OVR390536 A white lie, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 102x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ebbe Roede; ); Photo © O. Vaering

Illustration for Puss in Boots (colour litho)
7148868 Illustration for Puss in Boots (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Puss in Boots (George Routledge, c 1880)

Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving)
5998719 Siege of Paris by the Prussians, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Paris by the Prussians)

Polonius tests Hamlets sanity while the the King and Queen observe
IL388118 Polonius tests Hamlets sanity while the the King and Queen observe, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare, edition published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1915 (colour litho) by Simmonds, W. G

Count Franz de Telek thinks he sees his former lover La Stilla
CHT449099 Count Franz de Telek thinks he sees his former lover La Stilla, illustration for The Carpathian Castle by Jules Verne, published by Hetzel, 1892 (litho) by French School

A scene from an amateur production of "She Stoops to Conquer"
MNY381312 A scene from an amateur production of " She Stoops to Conquer" (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The Guile of Oroetes, c. 1940s (litho)
IL439468 The Guile of Oroetes, c.1940s (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Newnes Pictorial Knowledge, depicting the trickery of Oroetes)

After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre
REV279467 After the election, illustration from Le Petit Journal, Supplement Illustre, 2nd September 1893 (colour litho) by Meyer

Four Knights serve the Gardener Lad, illustration from
STC335702 Four Knights serve the Gardener Lad, illustration from The Story of King Arthur and his Knights, 1903 (litho) by Pyle

German soldier captured by French soldiers as a result of a trick
DGC288182 German soldier captured by French soldiers as a result of a trick, cartoon from the April Fools Day ( Poisson d Avril ) edition of La Baionette magazine

The Cockerel and the Fox, illustration after the fable by Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95) c
CHT164071 The Cockerel and the Fox, illustration after the fable by Jean de la Fontaine (1621-95) c.1860-80 (coloured engraving) by French School

Cartoon, The Celebrated Indian Crown Trick (Disraeli)
Cartoon, The Celebrated Indian Crown Trick -- a satirical depiction of Benjamin Disraeli, Conservative Prime Minister, as Bendizzi the Great Faker, performing as a magician to various heads of state

Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers
CHT174110 Front cover of a serialisation of The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas pere (1803-70) from Journal des Romans Populaires Illustres, 1905 (colour litho) by Damblans

The Lie (litho)
5997234 The Lie (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lie. Illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado Biblioteca de Las Familias)

The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unjust Steward (chromolitho)
6001779 The Parables of Christ: The Parable of the Unjust Steward (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parables of Christ)

The Honeymoon, illustration from The English Dance of Death, pub. by R
STC115411 The Honeymoon, illustration from The English Dance of Death, pub. by R. Ackermann (colour engraving) by Rowlandson

Samson and Delilah
CP10021 Samson and Delilah by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Private Collection; eLady Inglewood; Italian, out of copyright

Charlatan speaking to group of people in Rome, Italy
A charlatan, probably a quack doctor, speaking to a group of people in a street in Rome, Italy. Date: early 19th century

The Illusionist and his Levitation Trick, late 19th century (colour lithograph)
CHT173555 The Illusionist and his Levitation Trick, late 19th century (colour lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Nine of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336564 The Nine of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Virtue and Abundance, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas)
3618013 Virtue and Abundance, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); diameter: 289.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The cheating Neapolitan chesnut huckster (engraving)
980549 The cheating Neapolitan chesnut huckster (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cheating Neapolitan chesnut huckster)

Metaphysics, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas)
3618014 Metaphysics, 1760 (fresco transferred to canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 370.8 x 147 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

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"Unveiling the Illusion: From Hollow-Face Artwork to Levitation Seances" Step into a world and deception as we explore the fascinating realm of illusions. 🎩✨ First, let's delve into the mesmerizing Hollow-Face illusion, where sculptures come to life before our very eyes. These mind-bending artworks challenge our perception, making us question reality itself. Traveling back in time, we encounter the enigmatic Davenport Brothers who astounded audiences with their supernatural abilities at Colonel Stodare's Egyptian Hall. Their performances blurred the line between magic and reality, leaving spectators both bewildered and intrigued. Intriguingly depicted in a cartoon titled "The Confidence Trick. " by Northcote and Disraeli, we witness how cunning individuals exploit human vulnerability for personal gain. This timeless portrayal reminds us to stay vigilant against those who seek to deceive. Enter Maria Silbert, an Austrian medium whose extraordinary powers captivated believers and skeptics alike. Her ability to communicate with spirits sparked controversy but also opened doors to exploring uncharted territories beyond our mortal realm. Shifting gears from mysticism to academia, Glasgow's Technical College becomes a hub for unraveling secrets behind these illusions. Here, aspiring minds dissected tricks of the trade while pushing boundaries in pursuit of unlocking hidden truths. On a lighter note, Canada boasts its largest ear of corn ever grown – an impressive feat that showcases nature's own brand through bountiful harvests that leave us marveling at Mother Earth's ingenuity. Stepping further back in time through art history corridors brings us face-to-face with "The Fortune Teller, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1635. This evocative painting captures moments when trust is tested as fortunes are foretold – reminding us that even within art lies subtle trickery waiting to be deciphered.