Conjurer Collection

CHINESE CONJURERS. Chinese conjurers as described by 14th century Arabian traveler, Ibn Battuta. One man climbs a rope into the sky

Chung Ling Soo (real name William Robinson). The other side of the previously shown circular flyer showing a portrait of Soo in the centre of a Willow Pattern Plate

Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805-71) Explaining a Mechanical Toy (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF136777 Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805-71) Explaining a Mechanical Toy (engraving) (b/w photo) by Forest, Eugene Hippolyte (b.1808); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Carl Hertz, illusionist and conjurer. 1893

ISaC FAWKES (d. 1731). English conjurer. Isaac Fawkes performing his bag trick, producing eggs and birds. Woodcut from an 1726 advertisement

ISaC FAWKES (d. 1731). English conjurer. Isaac Fawkes performing his bag trick, producing eggs and birds. Contemporary copper engraving

Chabert / Fire King
MONSIEUR CHABERT Showman entertainer, known as The Fire King

An engraving depicting a French conjurer at a Children's party. Illustrated by Ethel Mars (1876-1959)
5311005 An engraving depicting a French conjurer at a Children's party. Illustrated by Ethel Mars (1876-1959) an American woodblock print artist and children's book illustrator

Prince Charles performs his first conjuring trick in public to gain his membership to the Magic Circle. It was the traditional buskers cup

Caricature of Louis Figuier (1819-94) (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT224656 Caricature of Louis Figuier (1819-94) (litho) (b/w photo) by Cohl (Emile Courtet) (1857-1938); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris

A Magician, printed by Fernique (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF136779 A Magician, printed by Fernique (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Playbill advertising performances by English illusionist and ventriloquist Evanion (Henry Evans) at the Assembly Rooms
6030956 Playbill advertising performances by English illusionist and ventriloquist Evanion (Henry Evans) at the Assembly Rooms, Broadstairs, Kent, 1890 (litho) by English School

North Carolina conjuror. circa 1590

A Medicine Man from the coast of North Carolina. Date: 1880

The Disappearing Lady Trick, how it is Done (engraving)
3627723 The Disappearing Lady Trick, how it is Done (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disappearing Lady Trick, how it is Done)

The Conjurer, (oil on canvas)
985452 The Conjurer, (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 89.5x117.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Conjurer. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

Barclays Dictionary, word: Conjurer (engraving)
5997750 Barclays Dictionary, word: Conjurer (engraving) by Craig, William Marshall (fl.1788-1828) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conjurer)

Conjurer (engraving)
970139 Conjurer (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conjurer. Illustration for Around the World with General Grant by John Russell Young)

A Demonstration of Conjuring from La magie Blanche devoilee by Decremps, 1659
STC202509 A Demonstration of Conjuring from La magie Blanche devoilee by Decremps, 1659, illustrated in a History of Magic, published late 19th century (litho) by French School

Hocus Pocus-or Conjurors Raising the Wind, October 1, 1814. Creator: Charles Williams
Hocus Pocus-or Conjurors Raising the Wind, October 1, 1814

Monsieur Philippe, at the Strand Theatre, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Monsieur Philippe, at the Strand Theatre, 1845. Magic show on the London stage. M. Philippe, the conjuror...has taken the Strand Theatre for a series of " Soirees Mysterieuses

Madras Juggler imprisoning girl in basket - Jill in the Box
Jill in the Box - The Madras Juggler imprisoning his girl in a basket. Performed at Wemblet in 1925. circa 1925

Street Conjurer performing 1850s
Conjurers performing in front of passersby in the streets of London. Date: circa 1850s

XMAS TREE TRICK
Luckier than most of us, Mr Oswald Williams, the well- known conjurer of Jasper Maskelynes Theatre has only to say Hey Presto to make his own Christmas tree! Date: 15 November 1932

The Magician at the Palace. Artist: Lucas Villaamil, Eugenio (1858-1919)
The Magician at the Palace. Found in the collection of Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga

A Mohammedan Fakir or Conjurer, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
A Mohammedan Fakir or Conjurer, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, French, 1855
Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin in 1855, (1855-1915). Robert-Houdin (1805-1871) has been described as the father of modern conjuring

English Credulity, or The Invisible Ghost, 1762. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston

The Magician or Bottle Cungerer. English Credulity: or, Ye re all Bottled, 1749. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

A street conjurer in Algiers, 1895. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
A street conjurer in Algiers, 1895. A print from The Illustrated London News, (16 March 1895). Hand-coloured later

The Necromancer, ca 1775. Artist: Le Prince, Jean-Baptiste (1734-1781)
The Necromancer, ca 1775. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Landscape with a Scene of Enchantment, ca 1590. Artist: Fiammingo, Paolo (c. 1540-1596)
Landscape with a Scene of Enchantment, ca 1590. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Vandredi Magic Revue (Poster), 1923. Artist: Anonymous
Vandredi Magic Revue (Poster), 1923. From a private collection

Spider-Woman (Poster), 1922. Artist: Anonymous
Spider-Woman (Poster), 1922. From a private collection

Conjurers, 16th century. Artist: Dosso Dossi
Conjurers, 16th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Conjuror performing tricks, 1715. From an edition of Magia Naturalis by Gianbattista della Porta

Dr Faustus (1488-1541) conjuring up Mephistopheles. Faust formed subject of dramas by Christopher Marlowe and Goethe. Goethe version basis for Gounods opera

Morgan le Fay casts spell on Merlin. Artist: Henry Ryland
Morgan le Fay casts spell on Merlin. Engraving after Henry Ryland (1856-1924), English painter and illustrator

Dreamland with Chevalier Ernest Thorn (22nd September 1853 -21st May 1928) was a touring magician and inventor from Austria

Cerces, the daughter of the Sun, enchanted men with drinks made from magic herbs

WITCH AND DEMONS, 1555. A witch conjuring up demons. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, Rome, Italy, 1555

EGYPTIAN MAGICIAN. Cup-and-ball conjuring in ancient Egypt. Line engraving after a wall painting, c2500 B. C
EGYPTIAN MAGICIAN. Cup-and-ball conjuring in ancient Egypt. Line engraving after a wall painting, c2500 B.C

Currant Happy Families - Conjurer family. circa 1940s

Fructuoso Canonge (1824-1890). Engraving. Colored
Fructuoso Canonge (1824-1890). Spanish magician. Engraving by J. Dieguez. The Illustration, 1890. Colored

Boulevard performers, Paris, circa 1815.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by M. S. from Benjamin Rotchs Manners and Customs of the French, London, Sotheran, 1893

Advertisement, Strand Theatre Opening
An advertisement for the opening of the Strand Theatre in Aldwych, Greater London on the 22nd of January 1838. Date: 1838

Stage Magician Advertisement, 1843
An advertisement for showings of magic and ventriloquism at the Royal Liver Theatre in Sutton, Greater London. Date: 1843

WITCHES, 1489. Witches brewing up a hailstorm. Woodcut, German, 1489

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"Unveiling the Masters of Illusion: A Journey into the World of Conjurers" Step right up and witness the mesmerizing world of conjurers. From the enigmatic Chung Ling Soo, whose real name was William Robinson, to the captivating Carl Hertz, these illusionists have left audiences spellbound throughout history. Transport yourself back in time as we delve into the realm of Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin. Through an intriguing engraving, he unveils his mechanical toy, showcasing his mastery over deception and wonder. Meanwhile, Isaac Fawkes astounds with his bag trick - a spectacle that produces eggs and birds - as depicted in a contemporary copper engraving. The legendary Chabert, known as the Fire King for his fiery performances, takes center stage alongside Chung Ling Soo and David Devant. These maestros of magic captivate crowds with their extraordinary abilities to defy reality itself. Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin reappears with his famous Orange Tree trick captured in a wood engraving from Confidences d'un Prestidigitateur. Witness this enchanting display that leaves spectators awestruck by its sheer brilliance. Dreamland comes alive under Chevalier Ernest Thorn's guidance while Prince Charles himself ventures into conjuring to gain membership to an exclusive circle. The illustrious Louis Figuier is humorously caricatured in lithographic form but remains an integral part of this captivating narrative. Join us on this mystical journey through time and space as we unravel the secrets behind these masterful performers who have dedicated their lives to bewitching audiences worldwide. Prepare to be amazed by their artistry and leave your disbelief at the door because when it comes to conjurers, nothing is ever quite what it seems.