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Click here to subscribeGogia Pasha Magic Poster c' 1974 Billed as a "Grand Gala Farewell Performance" at the Dominion Southall, June 1974, this poster design dates from the 1950's but was simply re-printed with updated venue details at the top & a new address for Pasha on the right rim. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, very good condition overall, poster 12" x 17"
The Great Lyle Magic Poster c' mid-1930's Depicting The Great Lyle (& his "wonderful" hands), The Crystal Clock illusion & his assistant Lucille Lafarge. This is a relatively early Lyle magic poster. Poster printed by Litho J. Weiner Ltd, London. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines (including a few small specks of paper loss), crease to left upper but overall very good condition, poster 19 3/4" x 29 3/4"
Theatre Royal Adelphi Magic Poster c' mid-1800's Printed by the Nassau Steam Press, London, the poster presents an array of entertainments staged at the Theatre Royal, Adelphi, London, including plays, pantomimes, harlequins, comedians, singers, burlesque etc. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, slight rim wear, smudging, possibly print to the reverse, overall in good condition, poster 20" x 29 3/34"
Victor Farelli Magic Poster c' 1900's Marked from the "Victor Farelli Collection" this generic Magic poster shows a magician looking out from behind a stage curtain at an "exploding" top-hat with a goldfish bowl, Union Jack, alarm clock etc all issuing forth. Victor Farelli was a magician in his own right as well as a collector of magic memorabilia. Printed by Ludo Press Publicity, London. Poster conservation paper-backed with faint old foldlines & the "Victor Farelli" sticker bottom right, poster 14 1/2" x 20"
Magic Circle Festival Poster 1956 At the Scala Theatre, London Oct 1956, the poster showing one of the best loved images from the world of magic, a rabbit emerging from a top hat. Artists featured included Milton Woodward & Millicent Cooper, Pat Hatton & Peggy, Leslie Lester, Albert Le-Bas etc. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, a little scuffing, tiny speck of surface paper loss to left side, overall in very good condition, poster 20" x 30"
Spanish Magic Poster c' 1900's For the illusionists Cortes & Mari, the poster showing a scene form a levitation act, poster illustration by JR Sevilla. Poster conservation paper-backed, unfolded with a tiny infill to paper loss on lower right rim, a few light surface marks but overall in excellent condition, poster 21 1/2" 30 1/4"
Portsmouth Magic Poster c' 1950's A Variety bill at the Coliseum Portsmouth including an array of comedians & singers, plus Van Leon "The Gay Deceiver", presumably a light-hearted illusionist. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines & slight "bleed-through" from two pen marks to the reverse on the left side, poster 20" x 30"
De Vega Scottish Magic Poster 1934 Billed as a "Night Of Magic" at the Town Hall Castle-Douglas, Scotland, Dec 1934, starring escapologist De Vega with support from the likes of Pharaam the "Egyptian Sorceror" & Stanley Marne "The Gay Deceiver", this colourful poster shows a medieval page to the left announcing the event. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, light scuffing but overall very good condition, poster 20" x 30"
Two Sorcar Magic Posters c' early 1950's One heralding Sorcar as the "World's Greatest Magician" with critical plaudits attached & the second an equally colourful poster of similar vintage, both posters "Printed In India". Both posters signed to the reverse by Paul Daniels. Both posters paper-backed with old foldlines & in very good condition, the largest 20" x 29 3/4" (2 items
Scottish Magic Poster c' 1975-77 At the King's Theatre Glasgow with stars from the BBC TV magic show "For My Next Trick" (1975-76): Robert Harbin, John Wade & Alan Shaxon. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines & a couple of tape stains lower rim, good condition overall, poster 20" x 30"
Chung Ling Soo Magic Poster c' 1915-18 A beautiful depiction of magician Chung Ling Soo, the letters of his name made up by individual orientlal looking serpents. This is not a common Chung Ling Soo poster & was printed by James Upton Ltd, Birmingham. Poster conservation paper-backed, with faint old foldlines & a small 2" closed tear to mid-right rim, overall in very good condition, poster 19 1/8" x 29 1/2"
Maskelyne & Cooke Magic Poster c' 1870's For the Assembly Room, Eastbourne & billed as "Positively The Last & Farewell Visit To Eastbourne" by illusionists Maskelyne & Cook. The poster shows a scene of levitation & furthermore promises "Marvellous Spiritual Manifestations". Printed by A & JT Norman, Steam Printers, Cheltenham. Signed to the reverse of the backing by Paul Daniels. Poster conservation paper-backed, with closed tears, light marking & tiny infills to paper loss lower left corner & upper right rim, poster 10" x 15"
Li -Chung-Soo Magic Poster 1939 Card poster for the Hecksher Theatre New York June 1939 advertising "Mysteries Of The Orient" (though Li-Chung-Soo was actually not Chinese but British magician Edmund Younger). Card Poster conservation paper-backed with date "1939" annotated in pen to upper right, pin-holes to rim, some creasing/scuffs but overall in very good condition, poster 14" x 22"
Virgil Magic Poster 1956 For Virgil's first English tour, the poster advertising "25 Breathtaking Scenes" of "Magicana". The poster shows photo images of the American magician & his assistant Julie "The Sweetheart Of Magic With The Dazzling Glamour Girls". Poster annotated to upper indicating this was acquired at a performance in Portsmouth, March 1956. Card Poster conservation paper-backed with hanging holes & annotation to upper, overall very good condition, poster 10" x 15"
The Great Radiana Magic Poster 1926 Variety bill at the Hippodrome Darlington headlined by The Great Radiana. This was an automotan made up from human bones that Professor John Popjie was able to command to undertake various tasks (in reality a small person was inside & manipulated the "being"). Poster with a photo image of the act in progress. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, closed tears & minor infill to paper loss top left corner, poster 20" x 30"
Murray Magic Poster c' 1948 At the Hippodrome Lowestoft "Round The World In Magic" with the "King Of Entertainers" Murray, the poster also promising "30 Marvellous Illusions". Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, closed tears (longest 6" to lower rim) & some small infills to paper loss on right rim, poster 19 1/2" x 20 1/2"
The Great Deville Magic Poster 1923 For The Great Deville (Harry Barton Edwards 1885-1970) at the Queen's Theatre Glasgow, Deville billed as the "Wizard Of The Army". The poster lists Deville both at both the top & bottom of the poster noting his additional act "Dividing A Lady In Two". Poster conservation paper-backed with general wear especially to lower portion where there are infills to paper loss (elsewhere also to rim), poster 11 1/4" x 34 1/2"
De Vega Magic Poster c' 1920's A generic tour poster for this Variety bill headlined by De Vega with a "Carnival Of Conjuring" & various other illusions. The upper was left blank for venue details to be added. An early De Vega poster. Poster conservation paper-backed, with closed tears & several small infills to paper loss to rim, poster 11" x 34 1/2"
Levante Australian Magic Poster c' 1930's A generic tour poster for the Australian illusionist Levante depicting Levante riding a kangaroo with live animals emerging from his clothing & with a nice pun at the bottom. Printed in Australia with upper space left blank for venue details to be infilled. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, marking & small infill to paper loss lower right corner, overall good condition, poster 14 7/8" x 40"
Levante Australian Magic Poster c' 1930's Levante Australian tour poster presenting photographic images of the master magician & stars of his company ("Mentalist" Gladys Cole, "Juggling Genius" Viv Sanderson etc) with an illustration of scenes from the show below. The "Travelling By Special Motor Transport" text at the top probably refers to a bespoke cavalcade of liveried vehicles that moved the company from one venue to another. Poster printed in Australia. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, areas of staining, closed tears to rim etc, poster 15" x 39 1/2"
Three Bingo Bombshell Magic Posters 1990 Three "Bingo Bombshell" magic trick posters, one a limited edition matt poster #25/200 autographed by the artist Aldrin "Buzz" Aw & the other two being gloss posters of the same but un-signed. All posters unfolded & in excellent condition, 22" x 17" (3 items)
Levante Australian Magic Poster c' 1930's Utilising the same photographic image of Levante as the previous Lot but with a different poster design & amended cast including Carson "The World's Worst Juggler". Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines (including some minor paper loss to folds), creasing & closed tears to edges, overall good condition, poster 14 7/8" x 39 1/2"
Chung Ling Soo Magic Poster c' 1910-15 Depicting the "Marvellous Chinese Conjurer" Chung Ling Soo in Chinese clothing carrying a lantern & looking straight at the viewer & to the left the caption "The Light Of The World". Poster printed by James Upton, Art Colour Printer, Birmingham. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, several small closed tears to rim & pencil marks to "Light Of The World" text, overall in good condition, 14 5/8" x 30"
Virgil Magic Poster c' late 1950's-early 60's A riotous poster design for this Virgil magic show from Virgil's "5 Year World Tour" mixing embellished photographic images, cartoon illustration & flashes of Pop-Art. Poster printed by the Central Show Printing Co., Inc.,Mason City, Iowa. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, several small closed tears & overall in very good condition, poster 14" x 42"
Chung Wang Magic Poster c' 1928 Variety bill at the Panoptican (London?) headlined by the "Chinese Magician" Chung Wang presenting "Pekin (sic) Mysteries" & assisted by Lung Foo, Oct 1928. No printers details but a British poster. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, some staining, several infills to paper loss in lower area & date "1928" annotated to upper in pencil, poster 14 1/2" x 39 1/2"
Magic Poster c' early 1920's Variety bill for an un-named "Public Hall" with a marionette show (illustrated on the poster), Punch & Judy & "A Great Indian Faker" Prince Omar. The reference here to "Gandi" suggests a c' 1920's date. Poster printed by Willsons, Leiecester. Poster conservation paper-backed, with wear to old foldlines including slight infill to paper loss to upper horizontal fold, poster 8 3/4" x 28 1/4"
The Great Levante New Zealand Magic Poster c' 1941 For the Civic Theatre, Marton, NZ, billed as being Levante's debut performance in NZ. The poster references Levante's previous international engagements & provides an extensive list of the illusions & magic acts performed by Levante & his company. Poster printed by Wright & Jacques Ltd, Albert St, Auckland. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, a few minor marks & light wear, overall in very good condition, poster 15" x 40"
The Great Carmo Magic Poster 1933 The Australian-Scot Carmo (Harry Cameron 1881-1944) was better-known for his own touring circus but he was a magician/illusionist in his own right too. This Variety bill for the Empire York, Feb 1933, has Carmo at the top of the bill. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, minor scuffs & overall in excellent condition, poster 10" x 30"
Murray Magic Poster c' late 1940's-early 50's Murray at the Royal Hall (?) England, the poster with various WWII references: "Even Hitler Couldn't Hold Him", "Lord Haw-Haw" & "He Was The Last Britisher To Escape From Germany" (the renowned magician/escapologist was actually Australian). Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines & a small stain to right rim, overall good condition, 10" x 30"
Max Sterling Magic Poster 1921 Variety bill for the Argyle, Birkenhead, Jan 1921 with illusionist Max Sterling on the bill. Max Sterling (1870-1941) specialised in "The Magic Of Japan" but was also a publisher & editor too. Poster conservation paper-backed, with minor creasing, pin-hole damage to upper corner areas etc, overall very good condition, poster 11 1/4" x 35"
Willard The Wizard Magic Poster c' 1929 Willard The Wizard poster for Knoxville Tennessee c' 1929. "Willard" was one of a family of magicians who toured the Deep South annually in the early part of the 20th century. Although this style of poster has been extensively reproduced we have not seen another example with this venue detailed. The poster has obvious signs of age & bears a "Willard the Wizard" faded signature bottom left but we are unsure whether this poster is an original or a later (though old) re-print. Poster conservation paper-backed, faded with small areas of paper loss, scuffing & general wear & in fair condition only, poster 14" x 22"
Dante Magic Poster 1939 Dante at the Palace Theatre Manchester, May 1939 with a stylish image of the Danish-American illusionist, referred to the "Aristocrat Of Magic" & an exhortation "Positively Your Last Chance To See The World's Greatest Magician". The poster also references the magicians catch-phrase "Sim-Sala-Bim" (this betraying Dante's Scandinavian roots being the equivalent of "abracadabra"). Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines & in excellent condition, poster 11" x 35"
The Great Levante Australian Magic Poster c' 1941 Large Australian portrait poster with a photographic image of the magician, referencing his previous international engagements & highlighting the other Variety acts in his show "How's Tricks". Though Levante was Australian, born the promoters refer to him as their "Latest Overseas Importation". Poster printed in Brisbane, Australia. Poster conservation paper-backed, with faint foldlines/creases, several closed tears (largest 3 1/2") & a few light marks, overall in good condition, 15" x 39 3/4"
De Vega Magic Poster c' 1920's Scottish "Night Of Magic" poster for the Gamble Institute, Gourock, c' 1920's starring De Vega with the promise of a "Carnival Of Conjuring" & "Some Sensational Escapes" including from a straight-jacket used to secure the "Violent Insane". Poster conservation paper-backed, with faint foldlines & a small area of infill to paper loss bottom left, poster 11 1/8" x 34 3/4"
The Great Virgil Magic Poster c' 1950's The Great Virgil at the Henry Clay Auditorium, Lexington, USA, his acts including "Weird Execution On Mars!", "The Great Trunk Mystery" & "Sawing A Woman In Half". The black background with clashing red/yellow print creates a suitably eerie impression. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines (including wear & slight paper loss to these), various creases & closed tears (longest 7" from bottom rim), several small areas of infill to paper loss etc, poster 14" x 39"
Four Vintage Magic Posters c' 1920's-30's For venues in Ireland, Weston-super-Mare, Newport & Partick & including acts such as Algus the "Champion Of The World Card Manipulator & Illusionist" (sic), Zaid "The Spanish Moor", "Funjoror" Ben Said & magician Don Croy. All posters paper-backed & overall very good condition, largest 11 1/4" x 35" (4 items)
The Great Marlo Magic Poster c' 1949 Variety bill at the Winter Gardens Ventnor, Isle of Wight, headlined by "The World's Greatest Mind Reader", "The Great Marlo", with the usual array of eclectic supporting acts. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, staining, 7" closed tear to right rim & several areas of infill to paper loss on right rim, poster 19 3/4" x 28 3/4"
Virgil Magic Poster c' 1955-57 Virgil (Virgil Harris Mulkey 1900-89) World Tour poster (probably English) showing the American magician at the top with the name "Virgil" emblazoned in a day-glo type effect below. Poster conservation paper-backed folded with wear & a 5 1/2" tear running between the "G" & "I" of the title, overall in fair condition, poster 12" x 19 1/2"
Miners Charity Magic Poster c' 1934 At the Theatre Royal Chatham, a charity magic show in aid of the Wrexham Miners Fund (posiibly in response to the Gresford disaster in which 266 men were killed). Magicians performing were Edward Proudlock (1882-1958), James Rogers (1902-1980) & performing the "Death Defying Bullet Catching Trick", Horace Goldin (1873-1939). Poster folded/creased with fraying/paper loss to parts of rim, various small tears (conservation tape repairs to the reverse) etc, poster 20 1/4" x 30" overall
Japanese London Magic show Poster 1975 A colourful photo montage design with retro illustration to the border for this British magic show in Japan. The poster has been autographed & dated "Faust JAPAN 1975", believed to be the British illusionist Faust (Granville Taylor). Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, various scuffs & small closed tears to borders, overall in good condition, poster 20 1/4" x 28 3/4"
Sloggets Australian Magic Show Poster c' 1930's For Waitchie, Victoria, Australia. Charles Slogget (1889-1962) toured his show with his wives (four various) from 1911 to the early 50's. This poster promises a "New Show" with "New Actors" & is illustrated with vintage b/w photos plus circular illustrations of key acts including "Chest Of Wonders", "The Wild Arrow", Perplexity" etc. Printer's credit blurred but believed to be Sydney, Australia. A scarce Sloggets poster. Poster conservation paper-backed with old foldlines, infill to paper loss bottom left corner, pin-holes to corners, painted annotation to upper etc, poster 15" x 40"
Gogia Pasha Magic Show Poster c' 1960's At the Floral Hall, Scarborough c' 1960's with a line-up including The Great Gogia Pasha, Milton Woodward & Millicent Cooper, Sooty with Harry Corbett, & the Italian magician Chung Chin Foo etc. Poster with old foldlines/creases, faint marks etc but overall very good condition, 20" x 29 3/4"
Sloggets Australian Magic Show Poster c' 1935 Australian printed poster for the Sloggets touring magic show. The poster pictures a snake border (penetrating the eye-socket of a skull) & various scenes from the show including "Decapitation" with the reassurance of "Mystery & Comedy Happily Blended". As the Sloggets toured Australia repeatedly the poster emphasises that everything is new "Except The Name!" Poster conservation paper-backed, with original foldlines, a slight stain to upper left corner, overall in very good condition, poster 14 1/2" x 39 1/2"
Four Paul Daniels Magic Posters 1978-79 For the Christmas Show at the Fairfield Hall, Croydon, 1978-79, starring Paul Daniels with The Nolan Sisters etc. The poster carries photo images of the stars with a green background & red day-glo text. Two posters paper-backed & two un-backed, posters very good-excellent condition, 20" x 30" (4 items)
Thurston Miracles Magic Poster c' 1938-42 Having purchased famed magician Howard Thurston's magic show, Will Rock (Lithuanian William George Rakauskas) toured the show in the USA 1938-42 until his WWII call-up & this poster dates from this period. Poster folded with a few edge nicks & single 1 1/2" conservation tape repair to left rim, 21 1/4" x 28"
Four Vintage Magic Posters c' 1913-1930's For venues in Newport, Burton-On-Trent, Glasgow & Bridlington & including acts by the The Three Stars, illusionist Cellsus, "The Talkative Magician" Hassan, Sola with "The Real Indian Rope Trick" etc. All posters paper-backed & in very good-excellent condition, all approx 10" x 30" (4 items)
Lyle Devant Magic Poster 1940 At the New Theatre Royal, Oldham, a Cecil Lyle presentation of a "Cavalcade Of Mystery" with fellow illusionists David Devant, De Biere, Horace Goldin etc. The poster includes a typical image of Lyle posing shadowed with his hands to forefront. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines & overall excellent condition, poster 10 3/4" x 34 1/2"
Tom Mullica Magic Poster c' 1980's The American magician-comedian-impressionist has autographed & dedicated the poster in gold pen to "Paul & Debbie". The poster advertises the "Tom-Foolery Magic Bar Theatre" in Atlanta which starred Mullica 1976-87. Mullica achieved nationwide exposure through his appearances on the TV show "Late Night With David Letterman". Poster unfolded, autographed with a slight crease bottom right corner, very good condition, 19"x 22 1/2"
Metropole Magic Poster 1909 An early Variety bill poster, this for the Metropole Theatre, England, including various comedians plus Nat Clifford "The Man Who Studies The Stars", "The Mad Woman's Child…..On The Bioscope" etc. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines & in excellent condition, poster 10 1/2" x 21 1/2"
Harrogate Magic Poster 1914 At the Grand Opera House, Harrogate, Oct 1914 with a Variety Bill including the diverse attractions of a "Whip King", a "Whistling Shepherd", a "Gymnastic Aerial Act" & Bernard with "Card Manipulation". Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, a few small closed rim tears etc, overall in very good condition, poster 9 3/4"x 30".
Chris Charlton Magic Poster Artwork c' 1930's-40's Hand-painted poster for the magician Chris Charlton, this either a bespoke poster used for a private event or otherwise a concept piece of artwork for a future printed poster. Poster artwork paper-backed, with original pencil "guidelines", overall in excellent condition, poster 20" x 302
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