The majority of posters in the collection are theatre posters. These are either letterpress posters for variety theatres, or pictorial posters for a single magician or show.
A small number of other posters advertise books, exhibitions or events such as conferences.
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The poster gives details of the Maskelyne & Cooke show. The date is not known but, based on Monday 29 July, the year can only be be 1869, 1872 or 1878. However, 1869 was before Maskelyne and Cooke called themselves The Royal Illusionists (see Ref. no. N2353). Also, had it been 1878 the poster would definitely have mentioned the shows at the Egyptian Hall starting in 1873. So the year must be 1872.
The bill includes Lewis Davenport the mysterious supported by Wynne in a series of bewildering novelties.
The bill includes Lewis Davenport the Bewilderist presenting a series of bewildering novelties assisted by Winifred Wynne.
The bill includes Lewis Davenport the Bewilderest presenting a series of bewildering novelties. Assisted by Winifred Wynne.
The Wednesday 26 September 1945 variety show is Edythe Harrington and her Gang. Edythe was one of Winifred Wynne’s sisters, making her Lewis Davenport’s sister-in-law.
It was common for variety theatres in Germany to book a show for a month at a time. Lewis Davenport was on the bill.
It was common for variety theatres on mainland Europe to book a show for a month at a time.
The Learned Ewe was presented by David Williamson.
The bill includes The Davenports, lightning illusionists and magicians. No time to talk.
The bill includes The Great Lyle and his Cavalcade of Mystery.
