In the Davenport Collection there are photographs of members of the Crispin family. These have been brought together in a brief article that explains how the family contributed to the Devant and Maskelyne shows. Perhaps the most widely known member of the family is Adela Crispin, who is credited as the levitated lady in a photograph in My Magic Life of Devant performing the Sylph Illusion. But was she? It turns out not everyone agrees. This too is discussed in the PDF.
Item Details
| Date | Copyright 2024 |
|---|---|
| Theatre | Egyptian Hall (London) |
| People | Adela Crispin, Arthur Hambling, Crispin family, David Devant, Dorothy Crispin, Howard Crispin, J.N. Maskelyne, Lillian Crispin, Mrs Bate |
| Organisations | Maskelyne and Cooke Provincial Company, Maskelyne and Devant (partnership) |
| Category | Articles |
| Ref no | N3288 Article51 |