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FAQsQuestions often asked about Davenports magic business, the collection and family members. |
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Talks on Magic History and EntertainmentThe Davenport family and other collectors and historians have recreated their illustrated talks. |
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Selected ReferencesPublished books and articles by or about family members and the collection. |
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Posters & ShowcardsSearch by performers, theatre, year etc. |
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Programmes & HandbillsSearch by performers, theatre, year etc. |
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Other EphemeraPhotographs, letters, postcards, etc. |
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MagicLook here for magic apparatus, magic sets and magic related items such as association pieces, trophies and badges for clubs. |
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Novelties, Toys, Games & JokesThis broad section covers many specialist areas such as automata, jokes, pop-up books and unusual clocks. It does not include puzzles. |
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PuzzlesThe vast majority of the puzzles are mechanical puzzles rather than word or mathematical puzzles. |
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Catalogues & Advertising LeafletsThe collection is rich in items from Davenports and other magic suppliers, as well as catalogues from novelty wholesalers and retailers. |
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ArticlesThe articles cover a wide range of magic and entertainment history topics. The articles have been contributed by the Davenport family and other collectors and historians. |
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FilmsMainly taken by the family from the 1930s onwards, the films include magic, magicians and entertainment from the UK and overseas. |