mail_outline sales@mediastorehouse.com
Sri Lanka - Basket Trick - JugglersSri Lanka - Basket Trick - Conjurers (called jugglers on the card) place a woman inside a large wicker basket from whence she would (I imagine) disappear, much to everyones surprise! Date: circa 1907
Rival Chinese magicians Chung Ling Soo & Ching Ling FooRival Chinese magicians, Chung Ling Soo (real name, Billy Robinson) seen top putting his wife Suee Seen (aka Olive or Dot ) into a cannon as part of his act at the London Hippodrome
The Great Lafayette in his study, 1911Sigmund Neuberger (or Newburger) (1871-1911), otherwise known as illusionist The Great Lafayette. Seen here in his study at 55 Tavistock Square, London, which was decorated with pictures, colour
DAVENPORT POSTER 2Poster for Ira Davenport, who returned to the stage after the death of his brother William : pretending to be spirit mediums they were skilful stage magicians. Date: 1894
VISIONS ON GLUBBDUBRIBGULLIVER ON GLUBBDUBRIB On the Island of Sorcerers, the Magicians are served by spirits called from the dead. Great men of the past are summoned to speak with him. Date: First published: 1726
Poster, Les Magique Leons, Whirlwind IllusionistsTheatre poster, Les Magique Leons, Whirlwind Illusionists in the Palace of Mystery
Encouraged by Paul, the magicians of Ephesus burn their books, an act of vandalism for which it is difficult to forgive them
Many of them also which used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men - an act of vandalism for which it is difficult to forgive them
PARANORMAL / MAGICA magicians consulting room, original William Hogarth Date: 17th Century
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
Davenport BrothersThe brothers William and Ira Davenport, pretending to be spirit mediums but actually clever stage magicians
Maskelyne and Devant performing trick 1906A trick without a title, Maskelyne and Devant stage magicians are offering 50 for the best title for their trick. In the course of the trick a man is bound to an iron frame in such a way that he
Gavarni MagicianSatire on stage magicians Date: circa 1850
E. M. Sturgess, Stage IllusionistE.M. Sturgess a heavily moustached illusionist, standing behind an assortment of his performance paraphernalia. Date: cica 1900
Tricks with Cards book coverFront cover of Tricks with Cards by Professor Hoffmann featuring a lady taking a card from a conjuror mid-trick while an interested audience looks on. Date: c.1927
Return of the greatest of all magicians, the Houdinis, Harry, Bessie original introducers of metamorphosis, greatest and finest trunk mystery the world has ever seen, challenge hand-cuff act
The last of the magicians, Powell dean of American magicians : the master mind of modern magic : the acme of perfect manipulation, a revelation in human dexterity : the magic of a lifetime
Frederick Bancroft, prince of magicians. Date c1895
Wedding of Noel Maskelyne, magicianNoel Maskelyne (1902 - 1973), magician, pictured with his bride, Miss Isabel Jenkinson after their wedding at All Souls, Langham Place, London
Certificate for Harry Price from the Magicians ClubColoured certificate for Harry Price from the Magicians Club informing him of his unanimous election as Honorary Vice-President of the Club, signed by Will Goldston and others, 7 January 1931
Man and woman magicians performing tricks at tableUndated copy of colour illustration entitled, A moi la premiere partie! A moi la derniere!! showing man and woman magicians performing tricks at table. (Imprint. Chez Aubert and Cie)
Illustration of a French conjuror and clown with crowdColoured illustration of a French conjuror and clown with crowd, circa 1800. HPG/8/2/1 (iv)
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
Mediums William and Ira DavenportUndated illustration of American mediums and spiritualists William and Ira Davenport. The Davenport Brothers were instrumental in building the popularity of the American Spiritualist movement prior
Planets - SaturnSATURN drives his chariot through the skies, drawn by a pair of dragons : miners dig in the earth, prophets and soothsayers, magicians and witches play their trades
Magic Books BurntEncouraged by Paul, the magicians of Ephesus burn their books, an act of vandalism for which it is difficult to forgive them
Stage Magic ShowAdvertisement announcing stage show of Maskelyne and Cook, stage magicians presenting themselves as Illusionists and Antispiritualists
Davenport Leaflet RussiaA handbill for seances in Russia by brothers William and Ira Davenport who pretended to be spirit mediums but were actually clever stage magicians
Lizzie DavenportLizzie (mrs Blandy), sister of stage magicians William & Ira Davenport, seeing what money was to be made, went into show business too, advertising seances at Boston
Davenport PosterPoster for the brothers William and Ira Davenport, who pretended to be spirit mediums but were actually clever stage magicians
Davenports in PolandStage magicians William and Ira Davenport toured the world pretending to be spirit mediums : a poster for their performances in Poland
Chinese SorcerersCHINA Sorcerers and magicians
