Poster Print : Magician / Ally Sloper
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Magician / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper makes his debut on the boards at a London Music Hall in the roll of a professional trickster, where he sits on an unsuspecting woman in an attempt to make her disappear
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Media ID 4464213
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1886 Ally Debut Disappear Fool Magician Professional Sits Sloper Trickster
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Bring the enchanting world of Ally Sloper, the mischievous Victorian magician, into your home with our stunning Media Storehouse Poster Prints. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Ally Sloper in his debut performance at a London Music Hall, attempting to make an unsuspecting woman disappear with his magical tricks. Our high-quality poster prints are perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm and mystery to any room. Let the illusions begin!"
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This fascinating photograph captures the moment of Magician Ally Sloper's theatrical debut on the boards of a London Music Hall in November 1886. Ally Sloper, a popular comic character created by English cartoonist Richard F. Burton, made his transition from the pages of satirical publications to the live stage as a professional trickster. In this image, he is seen sitting nonchalantly on an unsuspecting woman, attempting to make her disappear in a classic magic trick. The woman, dressed in Victorian attire, looks surprised and slightly alarmed as Ally Sloper leans back, pulling a curtain around them. The audience, gathered in the dimly lit music hall, watches with bated breath, anticipating the outcome of this daring illusion. Ally Sloper's act was a sensation, combining elements of magic, comedy, and satire. His performances were known for their irreverent humor and social commentary, often poking fun at the upper classes and contemporary issues of the day. This photograph marks an important moment in the history of British theatre and magic, as Ally Sloper became one of the first professional magicians to perform live on stage. The image is a testament to the enduring appeal of magic and the power of illusion to captivate and entertain audiences.
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