Magic shows

Date: ca 1950s

By: Wallace, Joyce, active 2009; Photo Services (Timaru, N.Z.)

Reference: PAColl-10794

Description: Photograph of hypnotist Francis Harry Quinn, known as the Great Franquin (third from left), and his sister Laurel Quinn (Franquin) (right) with two unidentified men, possibly jazz musicians or vaudeville performers, taken circa 1950s by Photo Services of 12 Belfield Street, Timaru. Each of the people pictured has signed their name below the image of themselves; the unidentified men's first names appear to be George and Bob. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s). Physical Description: Silver gelatin print autographed in blue ink with photographer's stamps verso, 16.4 x 21.1 cm.

Date: 1950 - 1969

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

Reference: Eph-E-MAGIC-Woolf-Lal

Description: Partial poster in four surviving sections advertises a show by the Indian magician K Lal. It shows the magician in a turban at the right, the face of a magician in the centre, an erect ape or man in a monkey suit at the left, and a prostrate woman sawn apart at the waist. The background shows a city skyline. The printing technique suggests a date from the 1940-1950s. However, other posters held by the Library are tentatively dated ca 1969. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s) in 4 surviving pieces. Physical Description: Chromolithography on 4 sheets, each 760 x 1000 mm

Date: [1912]

From: Webb, Steffano, 1880-1967: Collection of negatives

Reference: 1/1-021831-G

Description: Photograph taken by the Steffano Webb Photographic Studio, Christchurch. Source: Press, Volume XLVIII, Issue 14360, 21 May 1912, Page 8. https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP19120521.2.76.1 accessed 15 March 2024. Australian Society of Magicians (Adelaide, S.A.) & New Zealand Society of Magicians & Australian Society of Magicians (Melbourne, Vic.) & Australian Magicians' Association. (1937). Will Alma's magical magazine Retrieved March 15, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-30760612. Title supplied by Library, Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative, 6.5 x 8.5 inches Processing information: Title changed 15 March 2024 following information from a researcher.

Date: 2008

From: Moreu, Michael, 1969-: [Digital cartoons published in the Christchurch Press and Fairfax Media]

Reference: DCDL-0007585

Description: Shows leader of New Zealand First, Winston Peters, standing on a dais dressed as a magician's assistant and holding a sign indicating that amazing new evidence is about to be produced. His lawyer, Brian Henry, dressed as a magician, brings millionaire, Owen Glenn, out of a top hat. Winston Peters says 'Uh oh...' in response to this surprise that his lawyer, Brian Henry, has produced. Refers to investigations into donations made by Owen Glenn to NZ First. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1933

By: J C Williamson Theatres Ltd; Renwick, Pride (Firm)

Reference: Eph-E-MAGIC-1933-01

Description: Poster depicts a half-length portrait of the magician Dante with a red devil looking over his shoulder. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 985 x 360 mm. Provenance: Previously part of American Norm Nielsen's collection of magic posters. Nielsen acquired some of his collection from the family of New Zealander Charles Cabot, and this one may have had originally have been collected by Cabot. The Library has a large collection donated directly to the Library from Cabot's widow in 1978.