Prestidigitator Collection

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)

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)

La Caricature (1830) politique, number 55, Satirique en Couleurs, 1831_5_12: Come, gentlemen, here are three nutmeg
ICA4930267 La Caricature (1830) politique, number 55, Satirique en Couleurs, 1831_5_12: Come, gentlemen, here are three nutmeg

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

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

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

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)

A magicians mirror (engraving)
7200114 A magicians mirror (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A magicians mirror)

Advertising with a magician observing "the new planet Orange", Valencia
LSE4311030 Advertising with a magician observing " the new planet Orange", Valencia, 1940 (poster) by Spanish School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Spanish

A beautiful Siberian snake charmer bitten by a python during a show in Alexandria (Piedmont) (colour litho)
2815298 A beautiful Siberian snake charmer bitten by a python during a show in Alexandria (Piedmont) (colour litho) by Beltrame

To honor the Prince of Wales in India (colour litho)
2809071 To honor the Prince of Wales in India (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: To honor the Prince of Wales in India)

Edouard Brunnet / 1853
The prestidigitator Edouard Brunnet asks is this your card?

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Step into the mesmerizing world of the prestidigitator, where reality and illusion intertwine in a captivating dance. This enchanting Indian magician dons a magnificent bug dress, transporting us to the vibrant era of 1843-50. With delicate watercolors, every brushstroke brings life to this extraordinary spectacle. In the realm of artistry and magic, we encounter "The Adoration of the Magi" by Maestro degli annunci ai pastori. Painted during the 1630s-1640s, this oil on canvas masterpiece depicts a scene filled with wonder and awe as three wise men pay homage to baby Jesus. The prestidigitator's ability to captivate an audience is akin to these magi drawing people from far and wide. Moving forward in time, we stumble upon "Rinaldo and Armida, " portrayed both in 1642 and later in the 17th century. These oil on canvas works transport us into tales of love, seduction, and sorcery. Just like Rinaldo falls under Armida's spell, so too does our attention become ensnared by the prestidigitator's mystifying tricks. As we delve deeper into magical realms, Circe emerges before us through a mesmerizing oil panel painted around 1615. Known as an enchantress capable of transforming men into animals with her potions, she embodies both power and allure – qualities that resonate within every skilled prestidigitator who commands their craft with finesse. Our journey takes another turn towards Harry Houdini's performance poster – an emblematic figure whose name became synonymous with escapology. Houdini defied all odds through his death-defying stunts that left audiences awestruck; he epitomized what it means to be a modern-day prestidigitator pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Amongst these illustrious figures are Ralph, David, Anthony.