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German and Norse MythThe God THOR, on his travels, meets the giant YMER who proceeds to tease him with magical illusions in a friendly sort of way
Brockley Court GhostTHE BROCKLEY COURT GHOST [near Clevedon, Somerset] Student Spencer-Palmer photographed by his brother as a ghostly monk - photo often taken to be genuine !
French conjuror Robert HoudinJean Eugne Robert-Houdin (December 6, 1805 - June 13, 1871) was a French magician. He is widely considered the father of the modern style of conjuring. HPG/8/1/1 (v"
Maskelyne and Cookes "The Artists Dream". John Nevil Maskelyne and George CoMaskelyne and Cookes " The Artists Dream". John Nevil Maskelyne and George Cooke, presented for the first time to a West End audience an entertainment they had been giving for several years
Advert for Haig Whisky. The Haig brand name is disguised in the profile of the gentleman. Date: circa 1932
BRIZIO'S DELUSIONChronic invalid Giuseppe Brizio of Intra, Italy, sees the figure of Death in a mirror, beckoning him ; he collapses and dies, a victim of auto-suggestion Date: 1931
John Lawson as Mr Todd of London, Vanderdecken Todd, The Man with the Blue Heart, a series of illusions and surprises, an episode of fiction Date: early 20th century
Indian Mango Tree Trick Date: 1888
Dreamland with Chevalier Ernest Thorn (22nd September 1853 -21st May 1928) was a touring magician and inventor from Austria
The Sculptors Vision, an illusion by Arnold de BierePromotional postcard The Sculptors Vision an illusion by Arnold de Biere (1876-1934). In a programme for the London Coliseum of 23rd December 1919 this is described as De Bieres Masterpiece
Maskelyne and Cookes MysteriesPromotional postcard for Will, the Witch and the Watchman, one of the most popular magic playlets performed by John Nevil Maskelyne and George Cooke
Maskelyne and Cookes Mysteries - The Artists DreamPromotional postcard for Maskelyne and Cookes The Artists Dream. John Nevil Maskelyne and George Cooke, presented for the first time to a West End audience an entertainment they had been giving for
Mephisto The MysteriousPromotional postcard for Mephisto The Mysterious The Worlds Most Marvellous Illusionist. In a bewildering Phantasy of Modern Miracles
Hanoi - Vietnam - Theatre des Illusions AttractionHanoi - Vietnam - Theatre des Illusions Cinema Attraction at the Colonial Exposition - a temporary pop-up movie theatre, showcasing pioneering visual works produced by the Cinematographe Lumiere
Plain Jane to Beautiful Buxom BettyFrom a cygnet to a swan... What is required to turn a girl from one thing into another... Date: circa 1910s
MOREAU, Adrien (1843-1906). Illusions perdues. Illustration for Balzacs play Illusions perdues from an edition of 1901
Do spirits return? Houdini says no - and proves it 3 shows in one : magic, illusions, escapes, fraud mediums exposed. Date ca. 1909
Joan Crawford by Keye LukeAn optical illusion created by Japanese artist, Keye Luke with the face of actress Joan Crawford created in black and white
Scott, alias Sweeney, in an illusionScott, alias E. Sweeney, of Ardlamont mystery fame, who disappears every night in Mr Morritts latest illusion. Edward Scott, real name Sweeney
Thaumaturgick exhibitions, optical illusions and deceptionsPlaybill for performance of " thaumaturgick exhibitions, optical illusions and magical deceptions" by Mr Boaz at the Kings Arms, High Street
Playbill for Maskelyne & Cooke magical variety showPlaybill for performances of the show The Novelty of the Age, featuring magicians Maskelyne and Cooke, held at Berkley Castle, Blackpool, January 1870
Successful Ghost HunterA successful ghost hunter watches an apparition walk through a solid wall
Anna and BurglarsAnna Sciagal of Riga, Latvia, hears burglars in the house, pretends to be a ghost and scares them away
Nothing in CrackerNothing in it ! the shattering of a young girls illusions
Pretending GhostA man dresses up as an archetypal ghost and stands in a graveyard flapping his drapes, alarming passers-by
