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Magic

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Here are entered works on the use of charms, spells, etc., believed to have supernatural power to produce or prevent a particular result considered unobtainable by natural means. Works on the performance of sleight of hand or tricks involving various types of illusion for purposes of entertainment are entered under [Magic tricks.]

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Professor H. Orginski Rosenfeld, the great polish magician, 1851

 Item — Box 02: Series MSS034.02 [Barcode: 35138007862565], Object: 291
Identifier: MSS034.02.291
Scope and Contents

The notice announces the performance of Professor H. Orginski Rosenfeld, the great polish magician. The event is held at the Corn Exchange in Cornhill, Lincoln.

Dates: 1851

The Royal Magician, M. Marcello, 1850

 Item — Box 02: Series MSS034.02 [Barcode: 35138007862565], Object: 272
Identifier: MSS034.02.272
Scope and Contents

The notice announces the arrival of the Royal Magician, M. Marcello. The Royal Magician performs ancient necromancy and modern magic. Marcello also challenges any other wizards to match his skill.

Dates: 1850

The Wizard of Wizards, 1851

 Item — Box 02: Series MSS034.02 [Barcode: 35138007862565], Object: 292
Identifier: MSS034.02.292
Scope and Contents

The notice announces the performance of the Wizard of Wizards, the great modern magician, and professor of experimental philosophy, ventriloquist and improvisation, Mr. Jacobs. Printed on blue paper.

Dates: 1851