Benyon, Edgar Wilson, 1901-1978

Date: 1956

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1956

Description: Includes: The world's most versatile entertainer, the Great Benyon; master of a million mysteries. New Zealand tour commencing March 26, 1956. Grand Opera House Wellington, ... 1956. Programme "Call board" magazine programme. Harry Wren presents "Thanks for the memory". With Enzo Toppano, the Sadler Twins, George Wallace, Jim Gerald, Lola Nixon, Buddy Clarke, the Sunkist Ballet, Nicki Martino, Jandy, Morry Barling, Lulla Fanning, Jack O'Dowd, the Dandy brothers, Miss Queenie Paul, Miss Millie Hansen, Miss Nellie Kolle, Helen Pavette. New Zealand tour commencing 2 May 1956. Programme (2 copies). "Call board" magazine programme. Harry Wren presents second edition of "Thanks for the memory" (with Buddy Clarke, Dawn Emms, Sunkist Ballet, Morry Barling, Jack O'Dowd, Lulla Fanning, Enzo Toppano, Jim Gerald, Nicki Martino, George Nichols, Ivy Rodan, George Wallace, Sadler Twins, Jean kennedy, Dandy brothers, Hugh Sadler, Queenie Paul, Millie Hansen, Nellie Kolle, Two Randows). Playhouse Auckland, 28 July - 8 August 1956. Programme Armand Perren's "Cinderlla on ice" with Joe Lawman as "Buttons" (with Robert O'Donnell, Joan Kelly, Barbara Howe, Joe Whitehouse, Wim de Jong, Reg Park, Joy Thomas, Rih Aruso, Billy Rayes, Doris Faye, Dorothy Dee, Geoff Thorne, Lisa Brionda). [New Zealand tour. 1956?] Programme Classical Theatre of China. New Zealand tour 1956, presented by J C Williamson Theatres Ltd and Garnett H Carroll, by arrangement with Australian Pacific Agencies. Grand Opera House Wellington, 17-20 October 1956. Programme (2 copies) Classical Theatre of China 1956. Promotional booklet with photographs and coloured cover. Grand St Patrick's night concert in aid of Homes of Compassion. (With St Mary's Schola, Lois Bognuda, Robin Gordon, Kelvin Menzies, Gretta Williams, Adeline Burnette School of Dancing, Michael Cooch, Stuart Gordon, Bryan O'Brien, Claude Jupp, Kenneth Macaulay, Henry Rudolph presents John Hoskins & the Harmony Serenaders. Compere Ulric Williams. With an auction of an autographed copy of Eamon de Valera's book of speeches "Peace & War"). Saturday 17th March 1956. Inside back page is autographed poem "St Patrick to Mother Aubert" by Eileen Duggan. R J Kerridge and Armand Perren present the new big idea in entertainment "Spice and Ice". International variety and skating personalities combined on stage & ice. (With photographs of Reg Park, Billy Rayes and Doris Faye, Jack Powell, Rih-Aruso, Barbara Howe, Joe Whitehouse, Wim de Jong, Geoff Thorne, Lisa Brionda, Joe Lawman and Joy Robbins). Programme (2 copies) Victoria University College Extravaganza. "The seven year itch"; or, Thanks for the Misery". Script by Ian Rich with additional lyrics by John Sadleir, Jom Hutchison, Ben Goffman, Patsy Lawson, Diane Spurdle, Tony Ferrers, Rosemary Lovegrove, Ted Schroder and Dennis Brown. 4-9 June 1956. Programme (Programme cover by Bob Brockie) Celebrity Circuit Pty ltd in association with Ziegfeld Theatrical Productions proudly present the world-famous all-coloured American musical revue, "Harlem Blackbirds", produced written and directed by Larry Steele. With photographs of Larry Steele, Mabel Scott, Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham, Peter Ray, Maurice Rocco, Leonard & Leonard, and Sunshine Body the girl with the balloons. Also with Gene Kee, the Four Moroccos, Freddy & Flo. Regent Theatre Palmerston North (but with Dunedin advertisements) [1956]. Programme (2 copies) Celebrity Circuit Pty ltd in association with Ziegfeld Theatrical Productions proudly present the world-famous all-coloured American musical revue, "Harlem Blackbirds", produced written and directed by Larry Steele. With photographs of Larry Steele, Mabel Scott, Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham, Peter Ray, Maurice Rocco, Leonard & Leonard, and Sunshine Body the girl with the balloons. Also with Gene Kee, the Four Moroccos, Freddy & Flo. Grand Opera House Wellington [1956]. Programme Miss Beverley Mills presents her pupils in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and other divertisements. Concert Chamber Town Hall, 13 December 1956. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "Peep show", a joyous revue of merriment & fun, featuring world stars of variety (With Bert Howell and Frankie Radcliffe, Frank Ross and Anita La Pierre, Dorothi Neal and Paul Newton, Leon Cortez, Jenny Howard, Johnny Laycock and Maureen, Alain Diagora; Low, Hite & Stanley; Stuffy Bryant, Trio Gypsy, Salici Puppets (all photographed). [New Zealand tour 1956?]. Programme (2 copies; 2 further copies at Eph-A-VARIETY-1957) "Wit's end"; a Christmas revue. Book, lyrics, music and production by Bruce Mason, with Sunny Amey, Dorothy Toogood, Jessie Weddell, Ralph McAllister, Ian McClymont, John Norton and George Webby. Pianist Barry Nalder; stage manager Margaret Buist; business manager Bill Sheat; setting Raymond Boyce. Concert Chamber Town Hall Wellington, 18-21 December; Lower Hutt Little Theatre, 22 December 1956. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 12 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1947 - 1948

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Variety-1947/1948

Description: Includes programmes or fliers for the following: 1947: David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the spectacular Tivoli revue "Follies Americana", a Railton [Ralton] R James production (With Burton & Janet, Ted Waldman, Gilbert & Lee, Ade Duval (conjuror) . His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 29 July 1947. Programme The new Ophir Rees show 1947-1948. Sparkling London musical revue "Follow me around", a show of joyous abandon (With Vince Burke, Bobby Le Brun, the Marcellas, Daphne Lowe, the Kermond Bros, Shirley Donald, Sanderson, Charles & Rae, Olive Newell, Tommy Richards). Theatre Royal Christchurch, 10 December 1947. Programme David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit, Australia, and R J Kerridge present the London screamline laff riot "It's foolish but it's fun", starring Jenny Howard. Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 9 May 1947. Programme David N Martin, Tivoli Circuit, Australia, and R J Kerridge present the London screamline laff riot "It's foolish but it's fun", starring Jenny Howard. Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing 3 July 1947. Programme International Entertainments proudly present their all Australian ex-Army show, the "Kangaroosters", headed by George Wallace jnr, in the new style intimate revue "Blitz and pieces". Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing 11 August 1947. Programme (2 copies) His father's son, the king of fun. George Wallace (junior) heads the all Australian Ex-Services Revue Company, "The Kangaroosters" in the non-stop variety show "This was the army". Production by Eddie Hegan ("The Kiwis"), at Theatre Royal Christchurch, commencing Saturday May 3rd [1947]. Yellow flyer (2 copies) The Great Benyon, master of a million mysteries in "Bam-Boo-Zalem", a magical revue. Royal County Theatre Bedford, week commencing 3 February 1947. Programme 1948: Return and farewell season (prior to sailing for Australia). Ophir Rees presents his second carnival of fun!! "Follow me around", a show of joyous abandon. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 February - 9 March [1948]. Programme and green flyer Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed programmes or fliers, under 250 mm.

Date: 1955

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1955

Description: Includes: David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents the Queen of the Keyboard, Winifred Atwell, a French flavoured revue featuring international variety stars (Joe Church, Eddie Vitch, Robert O'Donnell, Romaine & Claire, Barry Rugless, The Four Hellos, Fay Agnew). Production by Ralton R James. [New Zealand tour 1955]. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents the Queen of the Keyboard, Winifred Atwell, a French flavoured revue featuring international variety stars (Joe Church, Eddie Vitch, Robert O'Donnell, Romaine & Claire, Barry Rugless, The Four Hellos, Fay Agnew, Canfield Smith). Production by Ralton R James. [Wellington season 1955]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents the Queen of the Keyboard, Winifred Atwell, a French flavoured revue featuring international variety stars (Joe Church, Eddie Vitch, Robert O'Donnell, Romaine & Claire, Barry Rugless, The Four Hellos, Fay Agnew, Canfield Smith). Production by Ralton R James. St James Theatre [Auckland season, 1955]. Programme The Great Benyon presents master of a million mysteries "Bam-Boo-Zalem", a magical revue and novelty fantasy. Regent Theatre Masterton, 31 October - 3 November [1955]. Promotional pamphlet. Franquin. Majestic Theatre Christchurch, 14 September 1955. Programme Celebrity Circuit Pty Ltd in association with Ziegfield Theatrical productions proudly present the world-famous, all-coloured American musical revue Harlem Blackbirds, produced written and directed by Larry Steele. His Majesty's Theatre [Auckland], 26 December 1955. Programme D D O'Connor and R J Kerridge present the leading English marionette theatre, The Hogarth Puppets, personally directed by Jan Bussell and Ann Hogarth, assisted by Sally Bussell. Tour of New Zealand, 1955. Programme (2 copies) D D O'Connor and R J Kerridge present the leading English marionette theatre, The Hogarth Puppets, personally directed by Jan Bussell and Ann Hogarth, assisted by Sally Bussell. Paramount Theatre 17-21 May [1945]. Flier Hutt Valley 30,000 Club (Inc). Grand Queen Carnival. Inaugural dinner, [State Theatre Petone], 24 November 1955. Menu (with photographs of Queen Alma (Hutt Valley Softball Assn), Queen Rosina (Hutt Valley Indoor Basketball Assn), Queen Kay (Petone RSA), and Queen Annette (Hutt Soccer Cricket Club)) L A Hay in association with International Artists proudly presents the all-star variety show "New faces". Music by T Noorts, costumes by Miss Nancy Nodwell. (With Scandali (accordion), Johnny Irish (singer), Julie La Queen (contortionist), Mandrake (magician) and his assistant Anita, Carmelita (singer), the Musketeers (harmonica players), Jenny (singer), Marvelo (hypnotist), Frank Garrit (dancer), Dalas Lea-Nora (strip tease). Grand Opera House Wellington [31 January 1955]. Programme (2 copies) Lawrence Alfred Hay in association with International Artists proudly presents the all star variety show, "New faces" of 1955 (With Chat and Back Chat (comedians), Julia La Queen (contortionist), Carmelita (soprano), Lolita (amazing memory), Lottie and Johnny (singers), Zeke and his geetar, Kolin and Klive (balancers), juno and his unicycles, the Three Musketeers (harmonic players), Lorraine Ayers (singer), Dalas-Lea-Nora (striptease), Cole Ritter (yodeller), the Lohtas (balancers) including Kolin Lohta). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 16 June 1955. Programme. George Tollerton Associates present Britain's present singing entertainer, "An evening with Donald Peers", with Keith Petersen (comedian), Terry Wilkinson (piano). Grand Opera House Wellington [10 September 1955]. Programme (2 copies) Perren Productions Pty Ltd by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Puss in Boots on ice". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 April 1955. Programme Perren Productions Pty Ltd by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Rose Marie on ice". His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 9 April 1955. Programme Perren Productions Pty Ltd by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Rose Marie on ice". Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 May 1955. Programme (2 copies) Perren Productions Pty Ltd by arrangement with J C Williamson Theatres Ltd presents "Rose Marie on ice". Theatre Royal Christchurch [ca July 1955?]. Programme The Red Star Club (Inc) proudly presents their musical review "Variety on parade", produced by Roy Newton (late of J C Williamson Coy). (Conductor S Pearson). [Masterton, 1955]. Programme David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the voice of Paris, Jean Sablon in the lavish, laughter-laden revue "La vie Parisienne", produced by Ralton R James (with The Chadells, Margaret Brown, Roy Barbour, Harry Jacobson, the Myrons, Buck and Chic, Francis van Dyck, Warren Latona and Sparks). New Zealand tour 1955. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin and R J Kerridge present the voice of Paris, Jean Sablon in the lavish, laughter-laden revue "La vie Parisienne", produced by Ralton R James. Grand Opera House Wellington, 4 April 1955. Programme (2 copies) St Marks, Wellington introduces for your entertainment "Jubilee concert" and supporting artistes (Lorna & Ronnie Pender, Joan Veltman, Ngaire Holley, John Epsom, Jean Curtis, Mrs W H Baird and E C Jamieson, David Crewes, F Malthus, etc). 6 October [1955]. Programme (and newsclipping reviews) Quantity: 15 theatre programmes.. Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1941 - 1974

From: [The Marjorie Saunders collection of theatre ephemera, collected by Arthur Saunders. 1940-2006].

Reference: Eph-A-SAUNDERS-Magic

Description: Includes: The Great Levante. "How's tricks". New Zealand tour 1941. Programme. Virgil, the premier international illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana". Grand Opera House 12 March 1952. Programme (2 copies) The Great Sorcar; the world's greatest magician. (Non-New Zealand). Programme booklet. 1954. The Great Benyon, master of a million mysteries. New Zealand tour. Grand Opera House Wellington. 26 March 1956. Programme (2 copies) The Great Sorcar, world's greatest magician. New Zealand tour 1958. Programme (2 copies) New Zealand Magicians' Convention. Masterton 1974. Sponsored by the Wairarapa Magicians Society, and partly organised by Arthur Saunders. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 6 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklets, approximately 230 mm in height.

Date: 1949

By: Wright & Jaques Ltd

Reference: Eph-A-VARIETY-1949

Description: Includes: World famous Irish-N.Z. magician The Great Benyon, master of a million mysteries in "Bam-Boo-Zalem", a magical review. New Zealand tour commencing October 12th [1949]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "All the best". Production by Ralton R James (with Terry Scanlon, the Skating Merenos, Freddie Bamberger, Michelene Bernardini, Dumarte and Denzer, John O'Connor, Jackie and Partner, Jeanne Frances and Jerry Grey, Erikson the Official Deceiver, the Remarkable Rex Ramer (trumpet). His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 27 August 1949. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "All the best". Production by Ralton R James (with Terry Scanlon, the Skating Merenos, Freddie Bamberger, Michelene Bernardini, Dumarte and Denzer, John O'Connor, Jackie and Partner, Jeanne Frances and Jerry Grey, Erikson the Official Deceiver, the Remarkable Rex Ramer (trumpet). Grand Opera House Wellington [September 1949?]. Programme (2 copies) Roy Barton proudly presents the 1949-50 edition of Barton's Follies, with the sensational new comedian Willie Berrigan, the perfect fool, in the non-stop American laughter revue "Follies on parade", featuring Willie and a company of forty variety stars and the Famous Follies Beauties. Programme Celebrity Theatres Pty Ltd present "The Gay Nineties", starring Jim Gerald. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 6 August 1949. Programme Celebrity Theatres Pty Ltd present "The Gay Nineties", starring Jim Gerald. Grand Opera House Wellington, 27 August 1949. Programme. Overland tour of "The gay nineties", starring Jim Gerald, New Zealand's favourite comedian on his triumphant return from London (with Billy Shakespear, Paddy Drew, Mr George Chanti, Miss Lynn Golding, Miss Lily Moore, Jack O'Dowd, Miss Eleanor Marshall, Lyn Peoples, Danny Malone, Miss Dot Tindall, Miss Millie Hansen, Miss Maggie Buckley). [1949]. Programme David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "Command performance"; an elegant musical revue. (With Maurice Colleano and Company, Elsie Bower, Margaret Fitzgibbon, Jean Rai, Betty Linke, Tod Hilton, Joey Porter, Lyn Colleano, Krista and Kristel, Jasmine Colleano, George Colleano, the Ganjou Bros and Juanita, Ivor Moreton and Dave Kaye. Members of the Tivoli Sunkissed Ballet: Dorothy Davey, June Leatham, Pat Leatham, Isobel McIntosh, Margaret Booth, Shirley White and Tess Denis). New Zealand premiere, St James (Wellington?), 17 August 1949. Programme (2 copies) David N Martin in association with R J Kerridge presents "Command performance", production by Ralton R James. (With Maurice Colleano and Company, Elsie Bower, Margaret Fitzgibbon, Jean Rai, Betty Linke, Tod Hilton, Joey Porter, Krista and Kristel, The Hartnells, Joyce and Lyn Colleano, George Colleano, the Ganjou Bros and Juanita, Ivor Moreton and Dave Kaye. Members of the Tivoli Sunkissed Ballet: Dorothy Davey, June Leatham, Pat Leatham, Isobel McIntosh, Margaret Booth, Shirley White, Tess Denis and Pauline Stewart). St James Theatre Auckland, November 1949. Programme (2 copies) Haumoana and District War Memorial coronation ceremony, 22 June 1949. Souvenir programme. The amazing Mr Rooklyn from London. Watch his fingers. Wright & Jaques Ltd. Harry Wren brings you from New York and London, Olsen and Johnson's "Hellzapoppin". All star revue aided and abetted by the following Maniacs Inc, starring Al Thomas and Alec Kellaway. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, commencing 30 March 1949. Programme Harry Wren brings you from New York and London, Olsen and Johnson's "Hellzapoppin". All American stage hit direct from New York and London on its world tour. (Starring Al Thomas, Alec Kellaway and their company of Maniacs Inc). Grand Opera House Wellington, 26 April 1949. Programme (2 copies) The amazing Mr Rooklyn from London. Watch his fingers. Souvenir. Wright & Jaques Ltd [Booklet. 1949?] Harry Wren brings you from New York and London, Olsen and Johnson's "Hellzapoppin". All star revue aided and abetted by the following Maniacs Inc, starring Al Thomas and Alec Kellaway. Theatre Royal Christchurch, 14 May 1949. Programme British Enterprises present the Amazing Mr Rooklyn from London. Watch his fingers. Grand Opera House Wellington, 7 January 1949. Programme. British Enterprises present the Amazing Mr Rooklyn from London. Watch his fingers. New Zealand overland tour 1949. Programme Quantity: 14 theatre programmes.. 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Programmes, various sizes under 250 mm.

Date: 1953 - 1955

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Scrapbooks-41

Description: Includes clippings about the Great Benyon 1953-1955 Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Newsclippings stuck into pages of scrapbook

Date: 1955

From: Radford, Robin, 1936-: Collection

By: Benyon, Edgar Wilson, 1901-1978

Reference: Eph-C-MAGIC-Radford-1955-01

Description: Poster shows a head and shoulders portrait of the magician Edgar Benyon at top right, with a montage of scenes from his show including rockets, levitating lady, fishing up a mermaid, geese in a barrel, giant cashbox, a skeleton emerging from a tent, and other thrills. Signature at lower right may indicate artist: Robert T___. Donor was the son of the "Great Benyon's" sister. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print on light card, 382 x 253 mm.

Date: 1916 - 1940 - 2003 - 1917 - 1972

From: Woolf, Michael Anthony Samuel, 1939-2016: [Collection of posters and programmes. 1930-2000s]

Reference: Eph-C-MAGIC-Woolf-1

Description: Includes: Undated: Wellington Society of Magician's (Inc) (handmade sign) ca 1916?: The delusion of modern spiritualism. Authentic information, startling revelations. The Truth at last. Astounding facts. Turning the tables. A rap at the rappers. By Thos W Driver, magician and anti-spiritualist. Price one shilling. Watkins, Tyer and Tolan, Printers [ca 1916-1917] 1940: At the Show, under vice-regal patronage. Direct from India, Mahomet the Eastern seer - solider, author, scientist, composer, presents his supreme attraction!! Ranee the Princess of Oriental Magic. Millions have been mystified by this Indian Wonder Woman! [1940] 1942: J C Williamson's tremendous and gorgeous pantomime "Aladdin" with the Great Levante as "Abanazar", the wicked magician. Opera House [Wellington], commencing Monday 12th Jan [1942] (2 copies) 1946: English Amusements present the Amazing Mr Rooklyn from London, supported by the cream of celebrity vaudeville and international lovelies. Grand Opera House wellington, com. Friday January 11 [1946] 1949: N.Z. Magicians' Convention. Gala magic show. Civic Theatre, Thur. 29th Dec [1949] "The amazing Mr Rooklyn" worlds greatest billiard ball manipulator, plus entertainers from Britian [sic], U.S.A., Holland, Australia & N.Z. [1949] [1940-1950s]: Fro the world's leading theatres, television and radio, the incomparable Great Benyon Show. The greatest most versatile and colourful entertainer in show business. It's a must! [1940-1950s?] 1957: The great Sorcar, world's greatest magician. The greatest magic show on earth! Grand Opera House Wellington, commencing Wednesday September 18th [1957] 1961: Otago Magic Circle presents "Magic Mardi-Gras" (With Van, Esmeralda, De Lande, Kay Thompson, Dedi, Mad Magical Cooks, Milando, Neville Barrie, the Ricarlyns, Ivan Hannah, the Briccanas. His Majesty's Theatre, 19, 20- & 22 [1961] 1964: Canterbury Society of Magicians Inc. Greetings to the Wellington Society of Magicians Inc. Magicians Convention Easter 1964 / J Read. C.S.M. G G Pratley, president; R W Williams hon. sect. (Oil on canvas board) 1972: Maska the Mystic (handpainted sign on board) [ca 1972] Vaudeville '72. See Maska Master Many Magical Mysteries of the East. 1972 2003: Milky Way magician, next appearing at: ... For further details contact Alan Watson ... 2003 Quantity: 11 Poster(s). Physical Description: Screenprints, handmade posters, offset prints, on light card and board, sizes varying up to around 450 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1959

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-A-CABOT-Magic-1950s

Description: 1950s. Mr Electric. Marvyn Roy and Carol. (Pamphlet). 1950/1951: New Zealand Magicians Convention. Canterbury Centennial celebrations, Christchurch, 27 December 1950 - 10 January 1951. Magicians public shows, Civic Theatre 4 & 6 January 1951. Flyer only 1958. "Dormia" the first lady hypnotist, and "Christine" the lady with the million dollar mind (flyers, cards) 1959. Franquin (Programme) 1951. Pan Yue Fen vaudeville troupe. (Programme)(2 copies) 1953. The eminent Van Loewe. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland, 14 November 1953. Programme 1955. The Great Benyon (Programmes, flyers, and tickets, and business card for Charles Cabot, advance publicity agent). Programmes include those for performances at the Olympia Hall Waimate 5-6 May, and Regent Theatre Masterton 31 October - 2 November 1955?: Watson Raines, magician, ventriloquist, compere. 61 St Albans Street, Christchurch. Business card 1955? The amazing Mr Douglas, magician, illusionist. (pamphlet) 1957-1958. The Great Sorcar (Programmes for Wellington, and Australian seasons) 1958: Garnett H Carroll presents Reveen, Australia's greatest hypnotist, in "A night out of this world". Capitol Theatre Perth, 1958-1959? Souvenir programme Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs on flyers, tickets and pamphlets, sizes varying

Date: 1920 - 1975

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Magic

Description: Contains advertising for the following: 1920s? Dr Raymond, magician and mindreader.(Blank contract form) ca 1928. Long Tak Sam, magician (Pamphlet) 1930s? Carter the Mysterious, en tourage of the globe (2 flyers, one of which has 2 copies) 1933? Carter the Great (Blank advance manager's report, blank theatre contract, 2 envelopes and a flyer) 1930s? Chong Chan Fat [from Canton] (Flyer) 1941. The Great Levante (Programme) 1946. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn (Programme) 1953. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn and The Eminent Van Loewe [joint poster]. 1950s. Vasalo the Human Ostrich (2 South African flyers) 1950s. Mr Q, magician (Poster, 2 copies) 1950s. Fred Carlson (Hypnotist) (Poster). 1950-60s. The Great Benyon (5 flyers, 4 posters, itineraries for 1956, 1958-59). 1950s? The Great Levante, and The Levante Show (pamphlet and programme) 1952. Virgil, premier illusionist, and his mystery revue "Magicana" with Julie, and Donna Haynes. (2 copies). 1956. Doc Wilson's Wonder Show (South African flyer) 1956. The Great Sorcar (4 programmes and two flyers). 1957. "Escalante" mass hypnotist. 1957. The Great Gogia Pasha (French flyer) ca 1960. Janus Vroegryk, hypnotist (Poster) 1965? The Great Morton (aka Tex Morton) (pamphlet) 1962. New Zealand Magicians' Convention (Flyer) 1968. Franquin, magician (Pamphlet) ca 1970. Kreskin, psychic (Programme) 1970s. Rayco, master hypnotist (Pamphlet and flyer) ca 1975. Uri Geller (Flyer) Quantity: 3 container(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, up to 350 mm.

Date: 1918 - 1970

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981; Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Magic

Description: Contains advertising for the following: 1918. Carter the Great (Poster featuring copies of New York newspaper reviews) 1925: Frank A Dennie, vaudeville's most versatile entertainer and premier executant on the saxophone and Spanish harp guitar. Promotional flyer with photograph and reviews. 1925 1938. Nicola, the man who knows (Poster) 1938-39. The Great Nicola. (3 copies of poster -venues Palmerston North and Wellington). 1939. Chang ("A trip to Hades") (2 copies of poster) 1943. Professor Enrico Ceccarelli, master hypnotist (Poster) 1946. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn (Magician from England). (2 copies of poster) 1949? The Amazing Mr Rooklyn plus comedian Joe Lawman (2 copies of poster) ca 1950? Gene Rinaldo (hypnotist) plus Coozellie (magician) (poster) ca 1950? Smash hit spectacular double bill. Dante (magician) and The Great Gardini (hypnotist) (poster) 1950s. The Great Levante (2 posters) 1950s? Professor Tududore (South African magician) (Poster in English and Afrikaans) 1950s. Mr Q (Magician - performance at Lower Hutt) (Poster) 1952. Virgil, premier international illusionist (2 copies of poster) 1953. First time in New Zealand theatrical history ... 2 world famous personalities together. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn, magic of the mind and hands [and] the Eminent Van Loewe, highlights of hypnotism. Sensational! Baffling! Hilarious! Grand Opera House, April 20th to May 2nd [1953]. 1950s? L'Amberte (Magician) (Poster) ca 1955. The Great Benyon in "Bam-Boo-Zalem" and other performances (4 posters) ca 1955. [Hand-touched colour photographic print The Great Benyon in performance with Chinese-style dragons and pagodas as stage props. ca 1955] 1958. Dormia (hypnotist) and Christine (psychic) (2 copies of poster) ca 1960. The Great Selbeck, hypnotist (Poster) 1960s? John Carter (South African magician) (2 posters printed in London) 1960s? Janus Vroegryk, hypnotist (Poster) ca 1965? Stromboli's Magic Show (with Harvey the vanishing rabbit) (Poster) 1966. Gentleman Jack, pick-pocket (Poster) 1960s? Jon Zealando, New Zealand magician (Poster) 1968? Franquin, magician (2 posters, 1 with duplicate) ca 1969. The Great K. Lal, and his Mayajal (2 copies of poster) ca 1970. Rayco, master hypnotist - performance at Christchurch (Poster) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying, up to 500 mm.

Date: 1957 - 1958

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Scrapbooks-44

Description: Includes clippings about the Great Benyon 1957-1958 Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Newsclippings stuck into pages of scrapbook

Date: 1955 - 1956

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Scrapbooks-42

Description: Includes clippings about the Great Benyon 1955-1956 Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Newsclippings stuck into pages of scrapbook

Date: 1956

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Scrapbooks-43

Description: Includes clippings about the Great Benyon 1956 Quantity: 1 album(s). Physical Description: Newsclippings stuck into pages of scrapbook

Date: 1958 - 1959

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Scrapbooks-45

Description: Includes clippings about the Great Benyon 1958-1959 Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Newsclippings stuck into pages of scrapbook

Date: 1945 - 1974

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978; Cabot, Beatrice Eliza, 1894-1981

Reference: Eph-D-CABOT-Magic

Description: Contains advertising for the following: 1932. Leon Garade, hypnotist. Town Hall Feb 25, 26, 27. 1941. Opera House Wellington, Saturday April 12th. The Great Levante. "How's tricks". / Central Printing Co. Chas Sowden Ltd Burnley. 1946. Opera House, Cork :Commencing Monday 6 May 1946. The Great Benyon, famous New Zealand magician and illusionist, presents "The New Bam-Boo-Zalem" ... big supporting company Evelyn Talma, Ernest Verracchi, Sean O'Hagan, Doris Southern, Doreen Benyon, Bridie Jesson, Archer & Ellis, Billy Maloney, Jack (Skiboo) Harrington. 1946: Grand Opera House, com. January 11. The amazing Mr Rooklyn from London, plus celebrity vaudeville ca 1946. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn (Magician from England). (poster) ca 1946 or 1948. Professor Enrico Ceccarelli, master hypnotist. (printed at Peerless Press, Sydney) 1940s? (South Africa). The Amazing Frascati, master magician and illusionist. 1952? Virgil, world-famous magician and company featuring Julie, America's sweetheart of magic / Printed by W E Smith limited Sydney. 1953. The Amazing Mr Rooklyn and the Eminent van Loewe (hypnotist) (2 copies of poster) 1953. His Majesty's Theatre Auckland. British Enterprises present the greatest of all hypnotists Van Loewe. Saturday November 14th for a brief season. 1950s? Taihape Town Hall. Friday and Saturday 26-27 August. Empire Entertainments present for your pleasure, Mr Rondon, hypnotist. 1950s? L'Amberte (Magician) (2 copies of poster) 1958. Dormia the first lady hypnotist, and Christine, the lady with the million dollar mind. Grand Opera House 5-7 May [1958]. (2 copies, one cropped) ca 1950s. The Great Benyon (6 posters) 1959. Franquin 1950s? Have you a hidden talent? Professor Franquin, hypnotist, mind-reader, psychometrist. Commencing April 1st Theatre Royal 1950-60s? Dante (magician) (2 different posters) ca 1960? Dr Pagel and "Christine", world authorities on psychic phenomena, hypnotism; also the lady prophet. 1960s? Bud Flanagan jnr (hypnotist) (poster) ca 1965? The Great Levante (magician (2 different posters) 1968. Franquin (2 posters) ca 1969. The Great K. Lal, and his Mayajal (poster) ca 1970s? Jon Tremaine (South African? mindreader) (poster in English and Afrikaans) 1970s? Wild stage craze. Ormond's American million-dollar mesmerist. Hypnotism Discotheque. (2 copies) 1970s? From the Continent to you! avec magic. Dentini with supporting guest artists. Thurs 18 June. ca 1971? Town Hall Concert Chamber. Saturday 20-27 March. Julius, the celebrated international hypnotist. 1974. The Amazing world of Kreskin (psychic) (2 copies of poster) Undated: Prof Francois, Africa's greatest magician. Die beroemde 'Chan Lin' met oosterse towerkunsies pragtigste in Afrika! plu Kaptein Kasper sigaret fantasie; Marion & her Marionettes; swartlig fantasie, hekse, soke, vroue wat in die lug sweef ... the Great Escape Quantity: 3 folder(s). Physical Description: Photolithographs, sizes varying, up to 850 mm.

Date: [ca 1912-1975]

By: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978

Reference: 82-215

Description: Contains itineraries for circuses and shows 1912-1975, correspondence 1928-1975, and 16 autograph books. Also includes newspaper cuttings, especially death notices for the Cabot family Relationship complexity - Photographic Archive hold a collection of related photographs: PAColl-0837 Cabot began with the Empire Picture Co 1911-1912, then toured with circuses as a theatrical agent. He was stage door keeper at Wellington Opera for the last eighteen years of his life Quantity: 1 box(es). 0.33 Linear Metres. Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Mrs Beatrice Cabot, 53 Fitzherbert St, Petone Transfers: To Ephemera Collection - Posters and programmes.

Date: 1955?

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-C-CABOT-Magic-1955-01

Description: Poster/illustration / photograph shows a white-haired performer and his assistant, both in Eastern costume, standing beside a chest labelled "Gold Silver", on a stage surrounded by curtained proscenium arch. Chinese lantern hang abovre, and there is a large model pagoda behind the chest at centre stage. At left and right are models of dragons, archways and parasols. Magician's identity assumed from photographs; see Nelson photo news', 24 June 1961, page 4; https://photonews.org.nz/nelson/issue/NPN8_19610624/t1-body-d4.html accessed 7 February 2019 Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Coloured by Leah Stinear Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph with gouache and gold paint, 245 x 400 mm.

Date: 1954 - 1955

From: Cabot, Charles Henry, 1890-1978: [Collection of ephemera, posters and programmes. 1900-1976]

Reference: Eph-B-CABOT-Magic-1955-01

Description: Shows head and shoulders portrait of the magician Edgar Benyon at top right, with a montage of scenes from his show including rockets, levitating lady, fishing up a mermaid, and other amazing tricks. Dated from date of programme at Eph-A-CABOT-Magic. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, red on yellow, 316 x 252 mm.

Date: 1950s-1990s

By: Radford, Robin, 1936-

Reference: ATL-Group-00417

Description: Material collected by Robin Radford relating to table tennis, Commercial Union Insurance, and The Great Benyon magic shows. Comprises a photograph showing showing Alan Tomlinson and Murray Dunn in the final of the 1965 Table Tennis North Island Open and Junior Table Tennis Championships. It also includes ephemera and posters relating to the magician Edgar Benyon, Commercial Union Insurance, and table tennis matches in the 1980s. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 17 Other printed ephemera item(s). 7 Poster(s) including large calendars. 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Transfers: Serials; - Trustees' Annual report to members and pensioners for the year ending .... Commercial Union General Insurance Staff Pension Scheme. [Wellington, N.Z.] : Commercial Union Insurance. 1992,1993,1994 - 'Annual review' 1995. [Wellington, N.Z.] : Commercial Union Insurance. - Link. (CU Assurance). The house magazine of Commercial Union Assurance Company N.Z. Ltd. March and June, 1976 - Monographs: - Insurance is a funny business / Drawn compiled and produced by Mike Setterfield; Assisted by Norman Wiseman. [Timaru, N.Z. Commercial Assurance Assurance,]. 48 p - Staff Pension Scheme. Rules effective from 20th December, 1966. [Wellington, N.Z.] : Commercial union Group in New Zealand. 7 p - Staff Pension Scheme. Trust deed and rules effective from 1st July 1980. [Wellington, N.Z.] : Commercial Union General Insurance. 31 p - Staff Pension Scheme. Trust and deed rules effective from 1st October 1986. [Wellington, N.Z.] : Commercial Union General Insurance. 52 p - Staff Pension Scheme. Consolidated trust deed of the Commercial Union General Insurance [30 June 1994]. [Wellington, N.Z.]. 37 p - Staff Pension Scheme. Proposal for the distribution of surplus funds in the scheme. [Wellington, N.Z>] : Commercial Union General Insurance, October 1994. 1 vol..