Magic Collection (page 19)

Illustration, In Nursery-Rhyme Land - Why, all the people are alive, cried Betty. Date: 1938

The Fairy Lantern, by Grace Jones Date: 1937

Eastern musicians on Columbia record sleeve
Javanese or Indonesian musicians on Columbia 78rpm record sleeve Date: early 20th century

Children and the Wizard Date: 1933

Ocean Liners - 20 magic lantern slides including views of Lusitania and Mauretania, and music, Nearer My God to Thee. Date: 20th century

The Fairy Inn Date: 1925

Prospero's cave, The Tempest, Shakespeare
Prospero's cave illustrating The Tempest by William Shakespeare Date: 1904

Viola Tree as Ariel, The Tempest, Shakespeare
Viola Tree as Ariel in The Tempest by William Shakespeare Date: 1904

Caliban watching departing ship, The Tempest, Shakespeare
Caliban watching the departing ship, final scene of The Tempest by William Shakespeare Date: 1904

Ariel in a Wood, The Tempest, Shakespeare Date: 1904

Fish
The influence of Western naturalism upon the Japanese tradition of calligraphic drawing is shown in this water colour and one can also trace in it the influence of Western composition

Caricature illustration of Winston Churchill presenting budget, by Blam. Showing Churchill with magic wand, in front of budget presented on hats along table

Illustration, The Goosegirl -- Alas! dear Falada, there thou hangest. Date: 1909

Spirit head and shoulders sketch of D. D. Home
Daniel Dunglas Home (pronounced Hume') (March 20, 1833 June 21, 1886) was a Scottish Spiritualist, famous as a physical medium with the reported ability to levitate to a variety of heights

CONJURING BACK BUFFALO
A Native American seeks to conjure back the buffalo. Alas, it's too late - they've been hunted to death, and there's nothing that magic can do about it. Date: 1892

Magic Flute Liebig Music Opera Mozart Die Zauberflote
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MAGIC FLUTE LIEBIG 4
(The Magic Flute) Act 1, Scene 17 : Pamina explains to Sarastro why she ran away, and he reveals that he is not a wicked kidnapper, but acts under compulsion. Date: first performed 1791

MAGIC FLUTE LIEBIG 3
(The Magic Flute) Act 1, Scene 10 : Monostatos makes unwelcome advances to the captive Pamina, but Papageno scares him away and tells Pamina about Tamino. Date: first performed 1791

SIEGMUND AND NOTHING
Act One : Sigmund with the magic sword Notung which he has just pulled out of the tree where it had been magically thrust

VENEZUELAN MAGIC
Venezuelan natives, after burning the body of a dead cacique (ruler) drink his ashes, in hope of inheriting his virtues and strength Date: 1726

THE MAGIC CUP
When the Little Folk offer you a MAGIC CUP, beware ! It may contain Love, or Sleep, or Oblivion, or even Death : but it is unlikely to be dietary, and certainly not organic

DRINKING ASHES OF DEAD
Venezuelans drink the ashes of a dead cacique (chief) after his body has been cremated (so that they may absorb his strength and wisdom) Date: 1737

EGYPTIAN MAGICIAN
An Egyptian magician is initiated into his calling : he encounters the figure of Death Date: BC

HAND OF GLORY
THE HAND OF GLORY - the hand cut from a dead man's corpse, soaked in oil, and used as a magic torch by robbers because its light was visible only to the carrier Date: 1829

NAIL TALISMAN
GNOSTIC NAIL TALISMAN 2nd century Gnostics wore these inscribed nails to protect them against lemures - spirits of the unhappy dead Date: 1923

Aleister Crowley (1875 - 1947), English occultist, philosopher, ceremonial magician, working magic

Excalibur Acquired
Arthur, accompanied by Merlin, acquires the magic sword Excalibur, and its even more magic scabbard, from the Lady of the Lake

Gilles de Rais(1404-1440) is accused of evoking the Devil by sacrificing small children, for this and other wickedness he is condemned to death. Date: circa 1440

Raising the dead
A magician successfully raises a dead lady from her tomb in a churchyard though she doesn't seem too thrilled by the experience Date: medieval

Queen of the Night, The Magic Flute, Mozart
Louise Michaeli as the Queen of the Night in Mozart's The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflote). Date: 1865

Mozart, The Magic Flute, Papageno, a wandering bird-catcher Date: first performed 1791

Light curtains
Giovanni Venier

Zurab Getsadze

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Statue of Padimahes, priest of Bastet, with magical texts for healing, 30th Dynasty or early Ptolemaic Period, 380-c
SCP50867 Statue of Padimahes, priest of Bastet, with magical texts for healing, 30th Dynasty or early Ptolemaic Period, 380-c.300 BC (basalt) by Egyptian; height: 67.7 cm; Louvre, Paris, France

Statue of Padimahes, priest of Bastet, with magical texts for healing, 30th Dynasty or early Ptolemaic Period, 380-c
PWI105651 Statue of Padimahes, priest of Bastet, with magical texts for healing, 30th Dynasty or early Ptolemaic Period, 380-c.300 BC (basalt) by Egyptian; height: 67.7 cm; Louvre, Paris

La Tempete
2102105 La Tempete by Scheiner, Artus (1863-1938); (add.info.: Literature. Prospero with his daughter Miranda, Ariel (airy spirit) and the monster Caliban

AngelPlay
Marcel Egger

Mask representing Sidakarya Selem, used in the dance drama of Topeng Pajegan, from Bali
5309362 Mask representing Sidakarya Selem, used in the dance drama of Topeng Pajegan, from Bali by Indonesian School; Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets, Mas, Ubud, Bali

Mask representing Bondres Bungut Linggah or widemouth, from Bali
5309361 Mask representing Bondres Bungut Linggah or widemouth, from Bali by Indonesian School; Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets, Mas, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Mask representing Rama, the main character of the Ramayana epic, from Bali
5309358 Mask representing Rama, the main character of the Ramayana epic, from Bali by Indonesian School; Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets, Mas, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Mask representing Topeng Tua or a Patih, a chief minister to a king, from Bali
5309345 Mask representing Topeng Tua or a Patih, a chief minister to a king, from Bali by Indonesian School; Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets, Mas, Ubud, Bali

Imps dancing around a tree where a princess is held prisoner, My Fairyland by Fiona Malcolm, 1916 (colour litho)
CHT163369 Imps dancing around a tree where a princess is held prisoner, My Fairyland by Fiona Malcolm, 1916 (colour litho) by Anderson, Florence (1874-1930); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Mask representing Patih Gajah Mada, a minister of the Majapahit kingdom, from Bali
5309351 Mask representing Patih Gajah Mada, a minister of the Majapahit kingdom, from Bali by Indonesian School; Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets, Mas, Ubud, Bali

Mask representing Balian Batur, a black magic figure, from Bali, Setia Darma house of mask and puppets, Mas, near Ubud
5309363 Mask representing Balian Batur, a black magic figure, from Bali, Setia Darma house of mask and puppets, Mas, near Ubud, Bali

Mask representing Dalem, from the Sangut family, from Bali
5309359 Mask representing Dalem, from the Sangut family, from Bali by Indonesian School; Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets, Mas, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Mask representing Patih Manis, from Bali
5309355 Mask representing Patih Manis, from Bali by Indonesian School; Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets, Mas, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

Mask representing Kapi Anita, a smart invulnerable monkey, from Bali
5309349 Mask representing Kapi Anita, a smart invulnerable monkey, from Bali by Indonesian School; Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets, Mas, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; Photo © Stefano Baldini

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"Unveiling the Enchantments: A Journey into the World of Magic" Step into a realm where wonders unfold and mysteries abound. In 1904, a little girl stumbled upon an extraordinary sight hidden within the bushes - an ethereal glimpse that would forever captivate her imagination. As night falls over Eilean Donan castle in Scotland, its mirrored reflection creates a surreal spectacle, as if transported to another dimension. The very essence of enchantment seems to seep through every stone and whisper in the wind. In Bolderwood, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK, sunlight weaves its way through towering trees like golden threads of sorcery. Nature's own spellbinding display leaves all who witness it breathless with awe. Embark on a magical carpet ride that transcends time and space; let your dreams take flight as you soar above clouds painted with hues only found in fairy tales. Lose yourself in this mystical journey where anything is possible. Shakespeare's "The Tempest" introduces us to Ariel - a spirit bound by magic and mischief. With each fluttering wingbeat or mischievous grin, he reminds us that true enchantment lies not just in spells but also within ourselves. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde embody the duality of human nature; their story serves as a haunting reminder that even amidst darkness there can be traces waiting to be discovered. Houdini defied gravity atop skyscrapers - his death-defying stunts left audiences spellbound while showcasing his mastery over illusionary arts. Witnessing such feats ignites our belief in something beyond comprehension. Cardini mesmerized crowds with his sleight-of-hand tricks; his nimble fingers danced across playing cards like whispers from another world. His performances remind us that sometimes reality itself can be transformed by mere slight gestures.