The 21st consecutive year is 1893-1894. According to the book on the Egyptian Hall by George Jenness, the first production of ‘The Artist’s Dream’ was in September 1893, so this programme cannot be earlier.
Maskelyne and Cooke
The 21st consecutive year is 1893-1894. According to the book on the Egyptian Hall by George Jenness, the first production of ‘The Artist’s Dream’ was in September 1893, so this programme cannot be earlier.
The 22nd consecutive year is 1894-1895. According to the book on the Egyptian Hall by George Jenness, the first production of the sketch ‘Modern Witchery’ was on 6 August 1894. It seems a similar programme was continued until Easter 1895, at which time the Birth of Flora was first shown. This programme is therefore probably between August 1894 and Easter 1895.
The 21st consecutive year is 1893-1894. According to the book on the Egyptian Hall by George Jenness, the first production of ‘The Artist’s Dream’ was in September 1893, so this programme cannot be earlier. Jenness also says that at Easter 1894 Devant was billed as presenting electric shadows, in addition to sleight of hand. This programme does not include electric shadows, so is therefore probably between September 1893 and Easter 1894.
The twenty-first consecutive year is 1893-1894. According to the book on the Egyptian Hall by George Jenness, the first production of ‘The Artist’s Dream’ was in September 1893, so this programme cannot be earlier. Jenness also says that at Easter 1894 Devant was billed as presenting electric shadows, in addition to sleight of hand. This programme is therefore probably between Easter 1894 and May 1894.
This article from the ‘Era’ of 11 January 1896 reports on the show nearly 25 years after Maskelyne first appeared at the Hall. It is a positive review, welcoming the return of the sketch ‘Will, the Witch, and the Watchman’. David Devant, Mr. R.A. Roberts and Mr. Cramer on the orchestraphone also receive good reviews.
This advertisement from ‘The Daily Graphic’ of 19 January 1894, page 6, gives rather more information about the show than is usually found in newspaper advertisements. Mr. M.B. Spurr introduced a new sketch entitled ‘Liberty Hall’. David Devant was also on the bill.
Maskelyne and Cooke’s twentieth consecutive year at the Egyptian Hall was 1892-1893. Mr. J. Stuart is on the bill. According to the book by George Jenness on the Egyptian Hall, James Stuart entertained from 8 August 1892 to 8 October 1892.
Maskelyne and Cooke’s twentieth consecutive year at the Egyptian Hall was 1892-1893. The programme includes the details of both the afternoon and evening performances. Mr Charles Morritt is on the bill.
Maskelyne and Cooke’s twentieth consecutive year at the Egyptian Hall was 1892-1893. The programme includes the details of both the afternoon and evening performances. Mr Charles Morritt is on the bill.
Probably in the period between 10 October 1892 and just before Christmas. According to the book by George Jenness on the Egyptian Hall, Douglas Beaufort was first at the Hall on 10 October 1892 and finished just before Christmas.
Maskelyne and Cooke’s twentieth consecutive year at the Egyptian Hall was 1892-1893. According to the book by George Jenness on the Egyptian Hall, Louis Duprez and his trio of Canine Conjurors was new to the Hall on 19 December 1892. Jeness also said that just before Christmas 1892 Douglas Beaufort finished, but the dogs remained on the holiday programme, which also included Arcana, Proper-ganders and Mr. H. Verne. The earliest date for this programme would therefore be just before Christmas 1892.