Film of magician Peter Warlock performing his Penetration Frame

Peter Warlock (1904-1995) was a well-respected British magician with magic inventions and books to his name. He chose Davenports to market his Penetration Frame which became very popular as a ‘mini-illusion’. This clip, taken in Davenports studio, shows him performing his Penetration Frame followed by a ring on rope routine. During the ring on rope trick, at the end of the film clip, you can see a Davenport Demon Head trademark statuette on the table on the right-hand side. The film was probably taken around 1940 when Davenports traded from 39/41 New Oxford Street in London.