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Party Invitation - La Coupe Enchantee (a story by La Fontaine). 19th century
Currant Happy Families - Conjurer family. circa 1940s
An art deco sketch by Peres entitled Magic showing an eleganAn art deco sletch by Peres entitled Magic showing an elegant lady, 1923 Date: 1923
Caliph Stork, an eastern tale -- the Caliph asks Selim the Learned to decipher a document for him which he has bought from the peddler
Susi - with magicians hat, streamer and magic wand. 1950s
Susi - surprised by rabbitSusi - surprised when a rabbit pops out of a magicians hat. 1950s
The Wooing of Florine, by Felix de Gray -- The Prince Charming who became a Blue Bird. 1926
Music cover, Esther Williams in Bathing BeautyMusic cover, Italian version of a song from the MGM film, Bathing Beauty (Bellezze Al Bagno), starring Esther Williams and Red Skelton
Egyptian Art. The Metternich Stela. 30th Dynasty. Late EmpirEgyptian Art. The Metternich Stela. Dated between 360 and 342 BC (reign of Nectanebo II). 30th Dynasty. Late Empire. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States
Africa. European settler instructing the natives by Magic LAfrica. European settler instructing the natives by a projection with the unit called Magic Lantern. Colored engraving from 1879
WW2 poster, Work carefully, avoid scrapWW2 poster, Accidents sometimes happen... Work carefully, avoid scrap. HMSO, Ministry of Aircraft Production. Date: 1940s
Music cover, Sprites by Night, Danse Fantastique by Joseph Fredericks. circa 1890s
Illustration, More Than He Expected -- an old man seeking the elixir of life is shocked to see a sudden outpouring of babies. circa 1910
Music cover, Cinderella Waltz by Ezra Read. circa 1910
Two Old ProphetsNative African prophets simulated vision is not a series of guesses, in which he may possibly hit upon the truth. Prophets may be trying to discover the witchcraft that has been disposed upon an
Prophets visionNative African prophet is not told of what the subject they wish to be enlightened, he is supposed to be acquainted with their thoughts
African sorcerer Date: circa 1887
Magic and WitchcraftA sorcerer draws a magic circle - witches fly to the sabbat and dance with demons - the afflicted are exorcised and made to vomit the demons possessing them...its magic! Date: 1715
Amina Becomes a HorseReceive the reward of your crimes ! - Amina receives the magic potion in her face from her husband Sidi-Nouman, and is forthwith transformed into a horse - permanently
Glucks ArmideMademoiselle Maillard in the role of Armide, an enchantress whose hobby is seducing Crusaders. She adds the hero Renaud to her list of victims, but only by using magic. Date: first performed 1777
Siegfried and NotungAct one : Siegfried wields Notung, the magic sword which he has just re-fashioned with the help of Mime, and with which he will slay the dragon Fafner
Fairy tale, Jack the Giant KillerAn illustration to the fairy tale, Jack the Giant Killer -- Jack blows his horn at the door of the Giants castle. Two dragons lurk round the corner, breathing fire, while a lizard
Spanish MagicianA Spanish magician performs a magic ritual, conjuring up the powers of darkness to do his wishes with the aid of ancient spells Date: Middle ages
Remington / At GunpointThe magic of the drop a cowboy holds two men at gunpoint Date: 1888
African Magic / ZuluA Zulu Prophetess with her entourage Date: circa 1880
Quixote - MasqueradeThe masquerade of the duke and duchess - he sees Dulcinea, enchanted by magic Date: First published: 1605-15
LA Poule NoireLA POULE NOIRE - Peasants of Berri, central France, who wish to summon the Evil One, take a black hen into the fields at night, crying Who ll buy my black hen ? Date: 1855
Conibos SorceressA medicine woman of the Conibos people of Peru spits at strangers in order to exorcise them of any demons they may be carrying Date: 1873
Paraguay SorcererA sorcerer of Paraguay Date: circa 1860
Munsa King DancesA West African king performs a ceremonial dance before the women and warriors of his tribe Date: 1870
Kaffir Curing CattleNative African witchdoctor uses his powers to cure cattle which have been made sick by the evil spells of a magician Date: 1868
Otherworld JourneyNative African prophet returns from an otherworld journey, during which he has met and consulted the tribal spirits. Date: 1868
Within the Magic Circle -- two little girls encounter some fairies. Date: circa 1920s
Witch doing MagicA witch brews a magic potion in her cottage, chanting incantations as she does it
The sword excalibur returned by Sir BedivereSir Bedivere returns the magic sword to the Lady of the Lake
Native American magic: the medicine horseThe medicine horse is conjured up by medicine men. Date: 1897
Casting a spellA magician casts a spell for a military client. Date: medieval
Music cover, The Clock is Playing, A Musical Novelty for Piano, by Pierre Blaauw. circa 1920
Gavarni MagicianSatire on stage magicians Date: circa 1850
Schrepfer and SpiritsJohann Georg Schrepfer (also known as the baron de Steinbach) (1730-1774) conjures spirits at Dresden, but shoots himself when things start to go wrong Date: 1773
Sioux Medicine ManSioux Medicine-Man Date: circa 1830
Mandan Rain-MakingMANDAN RAIN-MAKING CEREMONY Date: circa 1830
African prophetessNative African prophetess in an entranced state, in which her magical powers enable her to perceive hidden truths Date: 1868
Smelling out a WizardNative african witchdoctor smells out the wizard who is working evil magic on his client Date: 1868
Victorian Scrap - Aladdin rubs the ring and the geni appears. late 19th century
Victorian Scrap - Aladdin meets the magician. late 19th century
Victorian Scrap - Aladdin finds the magic lamp. late 19th century
Beauty and the Beast, Lyceum PantomimeBeauty and the Beast Pantomime, Lyceum Theatre, London. 1937
