The Davenport Collection
- a growing resource on magic and entertainment history

Maskelyne and Cooke Egyptian Hall programme, 31st consecutive year

31st consecutive year in London, 1903-1904. Hand dated 7 November 1904. This date could well be correct, because the programme is probably August 1904 or later. This is because it includes Walter Graham and Martin Chapender who appeared in the show after 1 August 1904, according to the book on the Egyptian Hall by George Jenness. It also includes on page three ‘In the course of a few months, the Egyptian Hall, the oldest place of entertainment in London, will be demolished’. It mentions ‘At Christmas’ for the transfer to St. George’s Hall. This confirms the date as 1904. This programme, unlike some, does not include the part of Lady Kitty Greensward in the cast of ‘The Philosopher’s Stone’.

Item Details

Size 4 pink pages, 135 x 210mm.
Year
Date Hand dated 7 November 1904.
Theatre
People , ,
Organisations
Acts Mr. Martin Chapender; Mr. E.A. Maskelyne; Mr. Walter Graham; Animated Photography introduced by Mr. E.A. Maskelyne with Mr. F. Cramer controlling the Mechanical Orchestra; 'The Philosopher's Stone' sketch.
Category
Ref no N2129 Pr.EH151