Woolf, Michael Anthony Samuel, 1939-2016: [Collection of posters. 1916, 1940-1972, 2003]

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.