Trickery Collection (page 3)

Cartoon, How to get hold of some plonk, WW1
Cartoon, How Herbinet used System D to get hold of some plonk. Showing how a soldier gradually extracts wine from a large barrel in a stable. Date: 1916

Cartoon, The gourmands, WW1
Cartoon, The gourmands. Soldiers with a bowl of apples, a rabbit and a carrot promise a cook that when they return from patrol they will bring him some prisoners. Date: 1916

Cartoon, Naivety, WW1
Cartoon, Naivety. A woman is delighted that, thanks to System D, her husband has been able to get a leave of absence from the army

Illustration, The Valiant Tailor -- Pulling the piece of soft cheese out of his pocket, he squeezed it till the moisture ran out. Date: 1909

Illustration, The Twelve Huntsmen -- There was a Servant who favoured the Huntsmen, and who overheard the Lions advice to the King. Date: 1909

Powell - Conjuror
A 19th century substantially moustached magician named Powell, holding a rose Bouquet. Date: 19th century

George Davenport
The stage magician George Davenport (or Gilly-gilly ) in profile performing a cigarette lighting trick. Date: circa 1910

Houdini Preparing for Bridge Jump
The prolific Austrian-Hungarian escape artist Harry Houdini preparing for one of his many daring feats of escapology, this time a highly publicised Bridge Jump whilst in metal chains. Date: circa 1910

French Magician / Robert Houdin Performing
French conjuror Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin (1805-1871) performing a magic trick using a Impression instantanee (instant printing) machine in the mid 19th century. Date: circa 1840

E. M. Sturgess, Stage Illusionist
E.M. Sturgess a heavily moustached illusionist, standing behind an assortment of his performance paraphernalia. Date: cica 1900

Illustration, magicians wand and pair of white gloves

Illustration of the Groundworke of Conny-catching, 1592 (engraving)
XJF872775 Illustration of the Groundworke of Conny-catching, 1592 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rousillon, the Counts Palace, Act V, Scene III, from Alls Well That Ends Well
KW323353 Rousillon, the Counts Palace, Act V, Scene III, from Alls Well That Ends Well, from The Boydell Shakespeare Gallery, published late 19th century (litho) by Wheatley

Jupiter disguised as Diana tries to seduce Callisto, c. 1753 (oil on canvas)
XIR390352 Jupiter disguised as Diana tries to seduce Callisto, c.1753 (oil on canvas) by Fragonard, Jean-Honore (1732-1806); 78x178 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Angers

The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds, detail depicting the two women, c. 1635-40 (oil on canvas)
XIR242476 The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds, detail depicting the two women, c.1635-40 (oil on canvas) (detail of 90053) by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); Louvre, Paris

Lindors letter, illustration from The Barber of Seville by Pierre
XIR239540 Lindors letter, illustration from The Barber of Seville by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-99) (litho) (b/w photo) by Lemercier

Rosine, Bartholo, Count Almaviva, illustration from The Barber of Seville
XIR239539 Rosine, Bartholo, Count Almaviva, illustration from The Barber of Seville by Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (1732-99) (litho) (b/w photo) by Lemercier

Charlatans in the Piazzetta San Marco, Venice (oil on canvas)
XIR19998 Charlatans in the Piazzetta San Marco, Venice (oil on canvas) by Bella, Gabriele (1730-1799); Galleria Querini-Stampalia, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Isaac Blessing Jacob, c. 1638 (oil on canvas)
XOS1202215 Isaac Blessing Jacob, c.1638 (oil on canvas) by Flinck, Govaert (1615-60); 117x141 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: This painting depicts how Jacob)

The Trickery of the Gibeonites; Joachim Beuckelaer, Netherlandish, about 1534 - about 1574; Belgium, Europe; 1565; Oil on paper; 26 x 19.1 cm (10 1/4 x 7 1/2 in.)

Cabaret du N顮t (Cabaret of Nothingness or Death)
Cabaret du NÚí«t (Cabaret of Nothingness or Death) was a ghost show cabaret, where ghosts were shown before the amazed audience via optical trickery and special effects

A profitable crop of Onions grown in Canada! I think a certain amount of photo trickery has been employed here.... 1910

Fantasy Fishing
Two groups of fishermen make a couple of record catches on a North American river! These have to be the largest perch ever seen! 1903

Peppers Ghost

Scintillating grid illusion. This illusion, based on the Hermann grid, was created in 1994. When the grid is observed, the white dots at the intersection of the grey lines appear to scintillate

White wine in a bottle and glass

Trojan Horse delivered by the Greeks
Trojan Horse delivered to the city of Troy by the Greek army. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puss in Boots tells the King his Master is drowning
Puss in Boots stops the Kings coach and tells him that his Master is drowning (though he is only bathing in the river). Illustration to a fairytale by Charles Perrault, first published 1697

Poster by Burkhard Mangold
Poster by the Swiss artist, Burkhard Mangold: Der Wolf zieht um. Probably a comment on German expansionism

A batsman exhibitis four different shots
A combination action photograph of a batsman, in full cricket kit, plays four different shots, from the classic forward defensive shot (left) through to a cover drive (right)

Magician performing the cup and balls trick in front of a se
Undated illustration of a magician performing the cup and balls trick in front of a seated audience, entitled " Champy dit Connus". HPG/8/2/1 (xxxi)"

Undated automatic photograph of a handkerchief leaving a table at a Rudi Schneider sance. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into the mediumistic abilities

Photograph of a reconstruction of one of the teleplasmic ha
Photograph of a reconstruction of one of the teleplasmic " hands" or pseudopods, often witnessed at the Rudi Schneider sances, 1929

Teleplasmic hand holding basket at a seance
Photograph of a reconstruction of one of the teleplasmic " hands" or pseudopods, often witnessed at the Rudi Schneider sances, 1929

Photograph of the automatic electric photographic apparatus
Undated photograph of the automatic electric photographic apparatus used in the Rudi Schneider experiments. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into

Man and woman magicians performing tricks at table
Undated copy of colour illustration entitled, A moi la premiere partie! A moi la derniere!! showing man and woman magicians performing tricks at table. (Imprint. Chez Aubert and Cie)

Magician performing the cup and balls trick to an assembled
Undated illustration of magician performing the cup and balls trick to an assembled crowd, entitled " Le Joueur de Gobelets". HPG/8/2/1 (xxxvi)"

Tarot Card Bateleur 1500
TAROT Le Bateleur (The Juggler)

The Cat & the Fox C1870
THE CAT AND THE FOX The cat climbs the tree to escape the fox

Maria Silbert Psychic
Austrian medium Maria Silbert (died 1936) who produced many remarkable phenomena but was discovered by Harry Price to use trickery on occasion

Jacob Returns
Jacob fears to return home, suspecting that his tricked brother Esau will be angry with him : but God insists it will be alright, and Esau forgives him for his trickery

Performing Horse C. 1700
The Finest Taught Horse in the World. The horse bedecked in floral garlands assists in a card trick. No doubt he just responds to small signals from his master

Slade on Trial
Henry Slade, on trial at Bow Street, London, is accused of trickery by Professor Ray Lankester

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"Unveiling the Illusion: From Hollow-Face Artwork to Levitation Seances" Step into a world and deception as we explore the fascinating realm of illusions. 🎩✨ First, let's delve into the mesmerizing Hollow-Face illusion, where sculptures come to life before our very eyes. These mind-bending artworks challenge our perception, making us question reality itself. Traveling back in time, we encounter the enigmatic Davenport Brothers who astounded audiences with their supernatural abilities at Colonel Stodare's Egyptian Hall. Their performances blurred the line between magic and reality, leaving spectators both bewildered and intrigued. Intriguingly depicted in a cartoon titled "The Confidence Trick. " by Northcote and Disraeli, we witness how cunning individuals exploit human vulnerability for personal gain. This timeless portrayal reminds us to stay vigilant against those who seek to deceive. Enter Maria Silbert, an Austrian medium whose extraordinary powers captivated believers and skeptics alike. Her ability to communicate with spirits sparked controversy but also opened doors to exploring uncharted territories beyond our mortal realm. Shifting gears from mysticism to academia, Glasgow's Technical College becomes a hub for unraveling secrets behind these illusions. Here, aspiring minds dissected tricks of the trade while pushing boundaries in pursuit of unlocking hidden truths. On a lighter note, Canada boasts its largest ear of corn ever grown – an impressive feat that showcases nature's own brand through bountiful harvests that leave us marveling at Mother Earth's ingenuity. Stepping further back in time through art history corridors brings us face-to-face with "The Fortune Teller, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1635. This evocative painting captures moments when trust is tested as fortunes are foretold – reminding us that even within art lies subtle trickery waiting to be deciphered.