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Click here to subscribeMetropole 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
Murray Magic Poster 1938 At the Tivoli Theatre Of Varieties, Aberdeen, Aug 1938, the Australian escapologist Murray headlining the cast. Murray's act included "The Human Target", "The Man Without a Middle", "The Living Pincushion" & "The Chinese Water Torture Cage". Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, a tiny infill to chip of paper loss upper right rim, overall in very good condition, poster 13" x 30"
The Great Arvi Magic Poster 1931 At the Olympia Theatre, Dublin, The Great Arvi (Edwin Hargreaves 1875-1952) with both an illustration of the illusionist & a surprising photo of Signor Arvi with his "Models" entitled "The Nude In Art" (which must have excited interest). Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, recent crease to upper right & overall in very good condition, poster 11 1/4" 35"
Virgil Magic Poster c' 1960 An Australian Daybill poster for the Virgil magic show. This colourful poster presents Virgil uppermost with his assistant Julie below, together with a series of illustrations of acts from the show: "Hundreds Of Mysteries……Entertainment For All!" Poster with two faint horizontal foldlines, a single 1" conservation tape repair to tear lower right & in very good condition, 14" x 30"
Dan Leano Magic Poster 1927 The poster shows images of the Welsh magician & his two sons above the title "Inquisition", this an illusion where "Strong Nails" are driven through "Flesh & Bone" (the illustration showing an obliging female participant). Poster printed by Edwin Jones & Son, Printers, Wrexham. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines & in excellent condition, poster 10 1/4" x25"
The Great Davalle Magic Poster c' 1918-20 Billed as a Magician", "Mesmerist" & "Mind Reader" the Australian The Great Davalle was commencing his third Australian tour when WWI broke out. He served in the army for three years & was twice wounded at Gallipoli. This poster is for the resumed third Australian tour. Three good photographic images of Davalle. No discernible printers credit. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, wear, closed edge tears (longest 2 1/2" to upper right corner), poster 13 1/2" x 30 1/4"
Blackstone Magic Poster 1980 For Harry Blackstone Jr (1934-97) at the Majestic Theatre, off Broadway, the poster autographed by Blackstone & dedicated to Paul Daniels by Blackstone & dated "1980". Poster conservation paper-backed, with some light creasing, overall in very good condition, poster 24 3/4" x 37 1/2"
David Copperfield Magic Poster c' 1980's Entitled "The Statue Of Liberty Disappears: The Illusion Of The Century", the poster has been autographed & numbered "339" in the lower right corner in gold pen by David Copperfield. Poster illustration by Jeff Wack. Poster conservation paper-backed, in very good condition, poster 24" x 36"
Portuguese Magic Poster c' 1950's A beautiful poster illustration showing an illusionist at work with a bird in a cage. Poster illustration by Ramon. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines (slight paper loss at one crossfold) etc, overall in very good condition, poster 26 7/8" x 39 1/4"
Two Vintage Magic Posters c' 1920's Variety posters for the Arcadia Skegness including Jack Purvis "Humorist & Conjurer" & The New Palace Theatre, Banbury with "Shooting Through A Woman" courtesy of Shogun & Ryder. Both posters paper-backed, with old foldlines & overall very good condition, largest poster 10" x 30" (2 items)
The Amazing Randi Magic Poster 1976 The poster designed with a deliberate retro feel & showing The Amazing Randi (Canadian-American James Randi 1928-2020) in the process of freeing himself from handcuffs & chains. To the right is a list of international locations where the magician has performed. This American poster with poster illustration by Jayson. Poster conservation paper-backed, with a closed 5" tear to right rim, 25" x34"
The Great Levante Magic Poster c' 1950 Showing the magician with flames & devilish creatures directly under his image for this poster from his World Tour of "How's Tricks". Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines/creasing & two areas of infill to paper loss on the right rim, poster 15" x 35 1/2"
Six Magic Posters c' 1950's Variety bills including The Great Masoni presenting Shan at the Empire Newcastle, Robert Hardin at the East Ham Palace, Elizabeth & Collins "Knife Throwing With A Difference" at the Empire Nottingham, Erikson "The Official Deceiver" at the Empire Leeds etc. All card posters with hanging holes at top, most mounted on paper, generally excellent condition, various sizes, most 10" x 15" approx (6 items)
Buxton Magic Poster 1959 For the Opera House Buxton, Sept 1959, for a "Grand International Gala Of Magic", including Nardini & Nadyne (USA), Georges Farhat (France), Marjorie Waddell (UK), Percy Abbott (USA) etc. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, faint marking & overall in very good condition, poster 19" x 29 1/2"
Irish Magic Poster 1952 Entitled "Hulabaloo - The Royal Show Of 1952" being a touring Variety show, the poster with a blank for venue details to be added. Among the stars of the show is Verdini billed as "Continental Illusionist First Time In Ireland". Printed by Ardiff Printer, Kilmainham, Dublin. Poster conservation paper-backed, with slight dis-colouration to foldlines, a couple of edge chips, tears to outer paper-backing, overall good condition, poster 19 7/8" x 29 1/2"
Two Magic Posters 1960's-70's "There's Magic" at the Pavilion Theatre Weymouth c' 1960's with Zelka, Jeffery Atkins, Topper Martyn, Drew Masters & Tess etc & "Stars Of The Magic Circle" at the Forum Theatre Hatfield c' 1970's with The Great Kovari, John Wade, Stacey Lee, Brian Miller & Audrey etc. Hatfield Poster conservation paper-backed & in excellent condition, Weymouth poster un-backed, folded with slight "foxing", good condition, both 20" x 30" approx (2 items)
Blackstone Magic Poster c' 1940's For Blackstone Sr (Harry Blackstone 1885-1965) one of America's premier magicians, this poster promoting three performances at the Orpheum Theatre, Waterloo, Iowa (USA) c' 1940's & extolling "His Latest Sensation…The Disappearing Horse!" The poster presents dramatic if lurid imagery of a rearing horse with a Middle Eastern rider & background. Printed by Globe Poster Corp. Chicago. Poster conservation paper-backed, with multiple creasing, scuffs, marks & various tiny chips of paper loss etc, poster 21 7/8" x 27 7/8"
Murray Magic Poster 1946 For the Lewisham Hippodrome advertising "The Greatest Novelty Show In The Universe" April 1946 & headlined by the Australian "Escapologist & Mystery Man" Murray together with Koringa "The Only Female Yoghi In The World". The following week's attraction, George Formby, is listed at the bottom of the poster. Poster conservation paper-backed, with wear to old foldlines (including several small areas of paper loss), overall good condition, poster 20" x 29 3/4"
Russian Kio Magic Poster c' 1950's-65 A simple poster design with the name of Kio the Russian magician displayed against a black background. Unusually this is a double-sided poster with Kio's name in yellow on one side & green on the other. Poster has been surrounded by an added paper rim so both sides of the poster visible, folded with creasing, poster 32 3/4" x 22 7/8" approx
Russian Kio Magic Poster c' 1950's-65 Russian banner poster promoting the Russian magician Kio, his name in yellow against a red background. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines/creases, closed edge tears & several small infills to paper loss on the rim/corners, poster 13 1/4" x 36 5/8"
French Magic Poster 1945 For "Solanis - Le Magicien Moderne" & presenting the image of colourful birds & flowers emerging from a magician's upturned top hat, further embellished with playing cards & the flags of France, America, Britain & Russia. The joyful nature of the illustration & the presence of the allied flags represents the euphoria of victory over Nazi Germany in the immediate post-war period. Poster illustration by Geo Conde. Poster conservation paper-backed, with some creasing including one running horizontally 3 1/2" under top rim which has cracked the ink, a couple of small closed edge tears & small area of infill to paper loss on lower right rim, 23 3/4" x 36 7/8"
Chang & Fak-Hong Magic Poster c' 1920's With a presentation of "The Invisble Man", the poster depicting a ghoulish image of an Oriental magician conjuring a devilish phantom from a blood oozing skull. The poster carries text "Made In Spain" & the Valencia printer's details to the rim & is believed to have been printed specifically for use in English-speaking international locations. Poster conservation paper-backed, unfolded & in excellent condition., poster 17 1/2" x 25"
Russian Kio Magic Poster c' 1950's Russian poster with the name "KIO" dominating & underneath an image of crowds/cars in front of an array of "KIO" billboards. Emil Kio (1894-1965) was the pre-eminent Russian magician of his age. This poster is similar to an earlier Lot in this sale but is a smaller size & with different text to the rim. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines (wear to central vertical fold) but colours bold & vibrant, good condition overall, poster 26 1/2" x 34 7/8"
Six Magic Posters c' 1950's Variety bills including Lyle "Cavalcade Of Mystery" at the Moss Empire, Grand Gala Of Magic at the Buxton Opera House, Cire "The Emperor Of Mystery" at the Grand Clapham, Gogia Pasha at the Floral Hall Scarborough, Al Koran "Mind Reader" at the Empire Edinburgh etc. All card posters with hanging holes at top, most mounted on paper, generally very good condition, various sizes, largest, 10" x 15" (6 items)
Vintage Magic Poster 1902 Variety bill at the Queens Palace Of Varieties, Poplar, May 1902, with an array of diverse performers including Van Gelder the "Modern Card Manipulator". Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, edge nicks, slight "foxing" etc, overall good condition, 10" x 29 7/8"
Murray Magic Poster c' 1930's Variety bill at the Grand Pavilion Porthcawl starring Murray "The Amazing Escapologist", the poster listing his key illusions including "The Man Without A Middle", "The Hong Kong Mystery", "The Chinese Water Tank" etc. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines & in excellent condition, poster 10" x 30"
Southport Magic Poster c' 1970's "Grand Gala Of Magic" at the Southport Theatre with an international cast including Silvan (Italy), Jeffery Atkins (UK), Topper Martyn (Sweden), Alice (Dutch), Flip (Dutch), Hardy Werner (Austrian) etc. Poster conservation paper-backed with old foldlines & in excellent condition, poster 20" x 30"
Three Magic Posters 1922-30's All Variety bills: The Pavilion Mossend with Tony Walsh "The Great Comedy Juggler" Aug 1922, the Palace with the "Deceiver" Jack Demain & the Rotunda Liverpool with Kenneth Jackson "Magic With Merriment" Nov 1937. All paper-backed, in very good condition, posters all 20" x 30" approx (3 items)
Chung Ling Soo Magic Poster c' 1909 An interesting Chung Ling Soo (William Ellsworth Robinson) poster as it depicts his wife Suee Seen (Olive "Dot" Path Robinson) in a position of prominence, Chung Lee only appearing as an image in the Chinese vase. Before joining forces with Chung Ling Soo "Dot" worked with fellow magicians Kellar & Alexander Hermann. Poster printed by James Upton Lith., Birmingham. Poster signed to the reverse of backing by Paul Daniels. Poster conservation paper-backed, faintly folded, a couple of tiny edge nicks & very slight damage to two pin-holes either side of the "S" in "Seen", overall in very good condition, 20" x 30"
Four Paul Daniels Magic Posters At the North Pier Pavilion Blackpool with Marti Caine 1978, the Blackpool Opera House 1983, the Apollo Manchester c' 1970's & the New Theatre Oxford with Brotherhood Of Man 1977. All paper-backed, Blackpool 1978 with small infill to paper loss bottom rim, others all excellent condition, all 20" x 30" approx (4 items)
De Vega Scottish Magic Poster c' 1920's At the Gamble Institute, Gourock c' 1920's "The Mysterious" De Vega supported by Vernon with "Modern Magic", Will Dale "The World's Worst Wizard" etc. Poster conservation paper-backed with old foldlines, closed edge tears (longest 2 1/2" upper left), light surface marks etc, poster 19" x 28 1/2"
Four Magic Posters 1920's-60's Variety bills at the Wellington Palace Nov 1929 with San-Ara "The Hindu Necromancer", at the Palace with The Great Cingalee "Monarch Of Mystery", at the Alhambra Devonport with Clement Minns "The Magical Ventriloquist" & the Palace with Radini "The Gay Deceiver". All posters paper-backed, in very good-excellent condition, posters 20" x 30" approx (4 items)
The Great Radiana Magic Poster 1926 Variety bill at the Grand Theatre, Byker, Newcastle, Oct 1926, 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 uinside & manipulated the "being"). Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, slight staining, poster 20" x 30"
Sixteen Paul Daniels Magic Show Posters 1980's-90's Including two Paul Daniels autographed "The Magic Man" at the Prince of Wales Theatre 1994, eight "It's Magic" at Prince Of Wales Theatre 1980-82, Nicosia Airport 1990, two Cyprus 1994 & three Newquay Theatre 1981 All unfolded & in excellent condition, various sizes, largest 17" x 23 1/2"
Murray Magic Poster c' 1950's-early 60's At the Savoy Kettering, "The International Escapologist" Murray being the star attraction on this Variety bill. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, closed edge tears & infill to paper loss bottom right corner, poster 29 7/8" x 39 5/8"
The Great Levante Magic Poster c' 1954 For the Australian magician's touring magic extravaganza "How's Tricks" at the Chelsea Palace Sept 1954. This was very much a family affair as Gladys Cole was Levante's wife & Esme Levante their daughter. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, scuffs etc , very good condition overall, poster 29 1/2" x 39 1/2"
Alexander Magic Poster c' 1915-20's Poster for the great American mind-reader & magician Alexander (Claude Alexander Conlin 1880-1954). Poster with a huge head shot of Alexander in a turban & underneath the text "The Man Who Knows". Although this poster has been reproduced this example has the correct dimensions & is believed to be an original c' 1915-20's. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, a few surface smudges, closed edge tears (longest 2" right rim) & tiny piece of surface paper loss to "N" of "Alexander", overall very good condition, poster 27 7/8" x 42"
The Great Levante Magic Poster 1958 An unusual poster in that the depiction of the master magician is in colour. The poster being for the Chester Royalty Theatre May 1958, the magician touring with his own Variety cast. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines/creases, a few rim smudges, the image of Levante has been pasted onto the poster & has slightly lifted, poster 29 3/4" x 39 1/2"
Murray Swedish Magic Poster c' 1946 A large poster promoting shows at the Swedish resort Furuvik Park with printer's details dating this c' 1946. An unusual piece of Murray memorabilia. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, surface marks etc, overall in very good condition, poster 27 1/2" x 39 1/4"
Murray Swedish Magic Poster c' 1950's At the Tivoli, Lund, Sweden, the poster presenting a photographic image of the Australian escapologist. Poster conservation paper-backed, with wear to old foldlines, smudges, closed edge tears & several infills to paper loss on the rim, poster 27" x 39 1/2"
Chris Charlton Magic Poster c' 1950's At the Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells c' 1950's, a Variety bill headlined by the "World Famous" magician Chris Charlton with "Mysteries You Will Never Forget". An unusually large surviving vintage magic poster. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, smudging etc, overall in good condition, poster 30" x 40"
Kio Russian Magic Poster c' late 1950's Showing the famous Russian illusionist with an intriguing poster design & reference to the "State Circus". Kio toured with the Moscow State Circus behind the Iron Curtain 1957-59 (before their London engagement in 1959) so it is possible this poster dates pre-1959. Poster conservation paper-backed (though this backing rim has various small tears), poster with old foldlines, creasing, closed edge tears (longest 7" to upper) & several infills to paper loss from the rim, poster 32" x 46"
Murray Magic Poster c' 1950's At the Floral Hall, Southport, a "Magical Gala" headlined by Murray, with support from the likes of Geoffrey Robinson, The Voltaires, Eric Williams, Lenz etc. Poster folded with 3" conservation tape repair to foldline split on upper, crease to right corner, edge nicks etc, 20" x 30"
Kio Russian Magic Poster c' late 1950's-60's Poster for the Russian illusionist Kio, the globe design with stars to the black background resonating both with matters other-worldly & with the contemporary "space race". Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines & subsequent tears (two of 3 1/2"), general creasing etc, poster 32" x 35 1/4"
25 Daniels/McGee Magic Posters 1980's-90's Including six Middle Eastern promo posters, five Collingwood Club 1980 posters, "Magic Man" Prince of Wales Theatre 1994, four Debbie McGee Ballet Imaginaire posters, seven Redcar racing posters, "Secrets" Fan Club poster etc. All unfolded, most in excellent condition, various sizes, largest 17" x 23" (25 items)
Virgil Magic poster c' 1950's A large colourful generic poster promoting Virgil's "Magicana" touring show. The poster presents images of the illusionist & his assistant mixed with cartoon type references to the exotic East & slinky women in catsuits. Poster printed in India. Poster conservation paper-backed, unfolded & in excellent condition, poster 30" x 40"
The Great Levante Magic Poster c' late 1930's Levante's touring show "How's Tricks" at the Shire Hall & later at the De Luxe, with 32 artists participating. Poster printed by F.S. Pacey & Sons, Printers, Ryde so possibly for Isle of Wight venues. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines & a few small stains to upper, overall in good condition, poster 15" x 39 1/2"
Murray Magic Poster c' 1950's Featuring an image of the esteemed Australian escapologist with a pint of beer, this poster with a blank area at the bottom for venue/appearance details to be added, poster illustration by RG Waterman. Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines & in excellent condition, poster 20" x 30"
Thurston Magic Poster c' 1926 American Howard Thurston (1869-1936) was one of the foremost magicians of the early 20th century. This poster presents the impressive gent staring intently while two devils whisper into his ears. A striking piece of poster illustration. Poster printed by The Otis Lithograph Co. Cleveland.... Poster conservation paper-backed, with old foldlines, a few light scuffs, several closed edge tears (longest 1 3/4" to left upper), small mark bottom left corner & several small infills to paper loss on rim (left corners), overall in good condition, poster 27" x 41"
Six Paul Daniels Magic Posters 1980's-90's All part of the Paul Daniels Mecca Bingo promotion, three posters picturing Paul Daniels pointing to a handful of cash & three others with an illustration of a rabbit emerging from a top hat with the caption "Where's Paul?". All posters paper-backed, in excellent unfolded condition, 30" x 40" (6 items)
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