Magicians Collection

The Great Symbol of Solomon
3785355 The Great Symbol of Solomon by Levi, Eliphas (1810-75) (after); (add.info.: The Great Symbol of Solomon- from illustration by Eliphas Levi, published in his work The History of magic)

Sri Lanka - Basket Trick - Jugglers
Sri 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

Scenes of Witchcraft: Night, c.1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879304 Scenes of Witchcraft: Night, c.1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Salvator Rosa In the pitch black of night)

Packet flower seeds well displayed (b/w photo)
8651705 Packet flower seeds well displayed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Packet flower seeds well displayed)

Professor Wiljalba Frikell's Christmas entertainments (engraving)
8676670 Professor Wiljalba Frikell's Christmas entertainments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poster for Houdini's fraud exposure show, 1909 (poster)
2909810 Poster for Houdini's fraud exposure show, 1909 (poster); (add.info.: Poster for Houdini's fraud exposure show)

A new set of ghosts served up the meat and waited at the table. From Gulliver's voyage to Glubbdubdrib
2963111 A new set of ghosts served up the meat and waited at the table. From Gulliver's voyage to Glubbdubdrib, an island of sorcerers and magicians

Figures from Children's Books: Magician (colour litho)
8646609 Figures from Children's Books: Magician (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magician)

The magic lantern
7243394 The magic lantern; Private Collection; (add.info.: The magic lantern. A 19th century travelling magician. From L'Univers Illustre, published Paris, 1859); Photo © Ken Welsh

John Nevil Maskelyne, English magician and inventor (b/w photo)
8673362 John Nevil Maskelyne, English magician and inventor (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Nevil Maskelyne (1839-1917)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670056 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Magician, 1924 (print)
5975759 Magician, 1924 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Article 1. Show. The magician Abudadullah. Illustration published in the magazine: Aller Lapja, Hungary, 1924. Coll)

Pinch and Antipholus, Illustration for "The Comedy of Errors", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
AIS5354607 Pinch and Antipholus, Illustration for "The Comedy of Errors", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Dr. Pinch and Antipholus)

John Nevil Maskelyne, English magician and inventor (b/w photo)
8673364 John Nevil Maskelyne, English magician and inventor (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Nevil Maskelyne (1839-1917)

Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho)
8629471 Illustration for Legends for Lionel by Walter Crane (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: and so)

Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving)
8631322 Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta)

Performers in Christmas entertainments, 1858 (engraving)
8676640 Performers in Christmas entertainments, 1858 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performers in Christmas entertainments, 1858)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670051 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The famous plate spinning (b/w photo)
8673363 The famous plate spinning (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The famous plate spinning)

The Christ child, on Mary's lap, receiving the offerings of the Magi, miniature in the Missal of Sant Cugat del
AIS5384765 The Christ child, on Mary's lap, receiving the offerings of the Magi, miniature in the Missal of Sant Cugat del Valles

M for Magician and Marquise, around 1920 (print)
8600178 M for Magician and Marquise, around 1920 (print) by French School, (20th century); 31x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Alphabet du bal costume", Hachette, publisher)

The magician Circe represented on a ceramic vase with black figures. Ancient Greece 5 - 4th century BC
AIS5389330 The magician Circe represented on a ceramic vase with black figures. Ancient Greece 5 - 4th century BC.; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia, Italy

Opus 217. Against the Enamel of a Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angles, Tones and Tints
XIR53827 Opus 217. Against the Enamel of a Background Rhythmic with Beats and Angles, Tones and Tints, Portrait of Felix Feneon in 1890 (oil on canvas) by Signac

Ballet costume of a magician, c.1654 (gouache)
903927 Ballet costume of a magician, c.1654 (gouache) by Gissey, Henri de (1621-1673); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Rival Chinese magicians Chung Ling Soo & Ching Ling Foo
Rival 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, 1911
Sigmund 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 2
Poster 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 GLUBBDUBRIB
GULLIVER 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

Big bug dress of an Indian magician, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673230 Big bug dress of an Indian magician, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

The adoration of the Magi, 1630s 1640s, Maestro degli annunci ai pastori (oil on canvas)
7058512 The adoration of the Magi, 1630s 1640s, Maestro degli annunci ai pastori (oil on canvas) by Master of the Annunciation to the Shepherds (17th century); Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano, Naples

Rinaldo and Armida, 1642 (oil on canvas)
7352751 Rinaldo and Armida, 1642 (oil on canvas) by Wael, Cornelis de (1592-1667); 184x238 cm; Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, Genoa, Liguria

Circe the enchantress, 1615 circa, (oil on panel)
7128841 Circe the enchantress, 1615 circa, (oil on panel) by Garbieri, Lorenzo (Il Nipote) (1580-1654); 66x52 cm; Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Circe the enchantress, 1615 circa)

Rinaldo and Armida, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7352708 Rinaldo and Armida, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Wael, Cornelis de (1592-1667); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Domenico Fiasella known as Sarzana (1589-1669)); Luisa Ricciarini

The Sabbath: St. James the Elder
3785981 The Sabbath: St. James the Elder by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: The Sabbath: St. James the Elder combatting the diabolical Enchanments of a Magician - from composition by)

Rinaldo and the Magus of Ascalon, 1742-45 (oil on canvas)
5859337 Rinaldo and the Magus of Ascalon, 1742-45 (oil on canvas) by Tiepolo, Giovanni Battista (Giambattista) (1696-1770); 182.9--188 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Christmas Entertainments (litho)
1064157 Christmas Entertainments (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Entertainments)

Harry Houdini performance poster
7243349 Harry Houdini performance poster. by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poster for performance in England of escape artist)

Three Kings: Ralph, David and Anthony, undated (gouache on paper)
7231123 Three Kings: Ralph, David and Anthony, undated (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Three Kings: The tree of life, undated (gouache on paper)
7231122 Three Kings: The tree of life, undated (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Three Kings, undated (gouache on paper)
7231124 Three Kings, undated (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Edward of Caernarvon, the first Prince of Wales (coloured engraving)
7153262 Edward of Caernarvon, the first Prince of Wales (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward of Caernarvon, the first Prince of Wales)

Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter (woodcut)
7185543 Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter (woodcut) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floram Marchand, French juggler and water spouter)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Magicien; Conjuror; Schwarzkunstler (engraving)
7196588 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Magicien; Conjuror; Schwarzkunstler (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magicien; Conjuror; Schwarzkunstler)

French magician performing conjuring tricks (litho)
7157172 French magician performing conjuring tricks (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French magician performing conjuring tricks)

Robin The Conjuror (colour litho)
7189099 Robin The Conjuror (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin The Conjuror)

The Wizards Cave (colour litho)
7181947 The Wizards Cave (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wizards Cave)

Conjuring, Handkerchief production (litho)
7183345 Conjuring, Handkerchief production (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conjuring, Handkerchief production)

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Magicians have long fascinated audiences with their mesmerizing tricks and illusions, captivating people's imaginations across different cultures and time periods. From the enchanting land of Sri Lanka to the astonishing Basket Trick, they have always held a special place in our hearts. One of the most iconic symbols associated with magic is The Great Symbol of Solomon. This mystical emblem has been used by magicians throughout history to invoke supernatural powers and create awe-inspiring performances. The Davenport Poster 2 showcases the allure and mystery surrounding these skilled performers. With vibrant colors and intricate designs, it invites us into a world filled with wonder and excitement. Visions on Glubbdubrib take us on a journey through fantastical realms where magicians possess unimaginable abilities. These visions transport us to places beyond our wildest dreams, leaving us spellbound in their wake. Intriguingly, even fashion plays a role in the magician's realm. The big bug dress worn by an Indian magician in the mid-19th century adds an element of theatricality to their acts, showcasing how every aspect is carefully crafted for maximum impact. Artistic masterpieces like "The Adoration of the Magi" and "Rinaldo and Armida" depict magical scenes from centuries past. These paintings capture moments of enchantment that continue to inspire contemporary illusionists today. The rivalry between Chinese magicians Chung Ling Soo & Ching Ling Foo further highlights how magic transcends borders. Their captivating performances captivated audiences worldwide while showcasing cultural diversity within this ancient art form. Circe, known as the enchantress from Greek mythology, embodies both beauty and danger as she weaves her spells. Her portrayal reminds us that not all magic is benevolent; they can also be mysterious and beguiling. "The Sabbath: St James the Elder" painting transports viewers back to medieval times when superstition surrounded magic practices.