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Monsieur Philippe, at the Strand Theatre, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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Monsieur Philippe, at the Strand Theatre, 1845. Magic show on the London stage. M. Philippe, the conjuror...has taken the Strand Theatre for a series of " Soirees Mysterieuses, " and with every apparent chance of making a more successful entreprise therein than any of the preceding lessees. All the principal tricks of his former entertainments are introduced; and some of them are perfectly inexplicable, resulting from the combination of matchless manual dexterity with mechanical contrivances of the greatest ingenuity. We need not recapitulate them; but we can, with the utmost confidence, recommend all our readers to go and behold M. Philippes very clever delusions. He is certainly the King of Necromancers...everything is novel and startling; and his last strange tour - that of the gold fish and " grande menagerie" - sends everybody away completely bewildered. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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This print captures Monsieur Philippe, the renowned conjuror, during his mesmerizing magic show at the Strand Theatre in 1845. The image showcases a moment of intrigue and wonder as Monsieur Philippe astounds his audience with his unmatched skills and ingenious mechanical contrivances. Having taken over the Strand Theatre for a series of "Soirees Mysterieuses". Monsieur Philippe is poised to surpass all previous lessees with his exceptional talent. His performance incorporates all the principal tricks from his previous shows, some of which are utterly inexplicable due to the combination of flawless manual dexterity and clever mechanical devices. While it is unnecessary to list each trick individually, we wholeheartedly recommend that everyone experience Monsieur Philippe's remarkable illusions firsthand. He truly reigns as the King of Necromancers, presenting an array of novel and startling acts that leave spectators awestruck. One particularly bewildering feat mentioned in this article is Monsieur Philippe's recent tour featuring goldfish and a grand menagerie. This spectacle leaves audiences completely mystified, further solidifying his reputation as an unparalleled magician. This vintage photograph from 1845 offers a glimpse into an era when magic shows were highly anticipated events filled with anticipation and marvel. It serves as a testament to Monsieur Philippe's immense talent and enduring legacy within the world of illusion.
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