This reproduction poster was one of a number presented to attendees of the 5th European Magic History Conference in Hamburg, 28 – 31 August 2013.
Posters & Showcards
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 bill includes Gus Davenport, the novelty illusionist.
This cine-variety bill includes the most expensive engagement of the Davenport Duo and Wynne comedy illusionists.
The poster gives details of the Maskelyne & Cooke show. The poster date is not known but, based on Monday 29 July, the year must be 1869, 1872 or 1878.
The bill includes Lewis Davenport & Co. presenting a series of bewildering novelties.
The bill includes Lewis Davenport the Bewilderist presenting a series of bewildering novelties supported by Winifred Wynne. The poster advertises the week starting Sunday 7 June although the variety bill starts on the Monday of the week.
The poster advertises the starring engagement of Lewis Davenport presenting a series of bewildering novelties direct from London Coliseum.
The poster was a gift to all attendees at the 6th European Magic History Conference, Paris, 4-5-6 September 2015.
The bill includes Lewis Davenport (The Mysterious) supported by Miss Winifred Wynne in a series of bewildering novelties, including the up to-date novel illusion “Felix Kept on Walking”.