Magic Scrapbooks, 1832-1959 and undated

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Location

Billy Rose Theatre Division

Extent

• 42 scrapbooks in 25 boxes.

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to the public. Library policy on photography and photocopying will apply. Advance notice may be required.

Scope/Contents Note

The Magic scrapbooks collection contains a significant amount of articles, clippings, correspondence and photographs with some programs, advertisements and ephemera pertaining to turn of the century performers suchas Dunninger, Haldeen, Hardeen, Houdini, the Hermanns, Kellar, Martinka & Co., Powell Thurston and the Zancigs.

Controlled Access Terms

• Hardeen, 1876-1945.
• Dunninger, Joseph, 1892-1975.
• Ellison, Saram R., Dr., 1852-1918.
• Herrmann, Alexander, 1843-1896.
• Herrmann, Carl, 1816-1887.
• Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926.
• Kellar, Harry, 1849-1922.
• Thurston, Howard, 1869-1936.
• Zancig, Agnes.
• Zancig, Julius.
• Martinka & Co.
• Occultists.
• Magic tricks.
• Magic.
• Magic wands.
• Bibliography -- Magic -- Legerdemain.
• Magic paraphernalia.
• Clippings.
• Correspondence.
• Ephemera.
• Photographic prints.