Maskelyne and Cooke : the royal illusionists and anti-spiritualists ; in addition to Messrs. Maskelyne and Cooke's marvellous performance, Fritz Renhard, the cleverest facial artiste & ventriloquist in the world ; pianist, Mr. Chas. Mellon.
- Egyptian Hall (London, England)
- Date:
- [187-?]
- Ephemera
About this work
Description
"An original and unique entertainment originated by Mr. Maskelyne, and can only be witnessed at this Hall. The New Light and Dark Seances including all the most recent machinations of so-called "Spirit Media."...In addition to Messrs. Maskelyne and Cooke's marvellous operformance, Fritz Renhard, the cleverest facial artiste & ventriloquist in the world, will appear and give remarkable illustrations of his singular power to portray nearly fifty totally different characters without the assistance of false beards, wigs, costume, &c...The programme will open with Chinese Plate Dancing, by Mr. Maskelyne."
Publication/Creation
London : The Egyptian Hall, [187-?]
Physical description
4 unnumbered pages ; 24 cm
Notes
This programme contains advertisements for theatrical upholsters Messrs. Lyon and perfumer Eugène Rimmel.
Creator/production credits
Manager, Mr. W. Morton.
Exhibitions note
Exhibited in "Smoke and Mirrors: The psychology of magic" at Wellcome Collection, 11 April - 15 September 2019
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesEPH686Location Access Closed storesEPH686:4Note