Stories
- Article
Western magic’s fascination with the foreigner
Could modern magic shows be perpetuating damaging cultural stereotypes? Shelley Saggar shows how ‘exotic’ costumes and imagery are far from harmless fun.
- Article
Dynamo on the past, present and future of magic
The magician takes a tour and shares stories of history and inspiration.
- Article
How the magician’s assistant creates the illusion
Without breaking the spell, performer Naomi Paxton reveals the subtle ways the magician’s assistant helps the audience to keep believing.
- Interview
Inside the minds of A R Hopwood and Honor Beddard
The curators of ‘Smoke and Mirrors’ reveal the stories behind the exhibits, and the intriguing truths the show confronts us with.
Catalogue
- Ephemera
- Online
Magic through the ages : oriental magic / presented by Rupert Howard.
Howard, Rupert.Date: [1930?]- Books
White magic, black magic in the European Renaissance / by Paola Zambelli.
Zambelli, Paola.Date: 2007- Books
- Online
An exact account of the favourite pantomime called, Harlequin's Chaplet Now performing with great and universal Applause, At Covent Garden Theatre, With an Explanation of all the Scenes, Tricks, Paintings, Peacock, Owl, Manderine, Magic Pictures, Pieces of Machinery, Music, Songs, Duets, Dances, &c &c.
Date: 1790- Books
The magic box : [autumn] / Joseph Pintauro and Norman Laliberté.
Pintauro, JosephDate: [1970]
- Pictures
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Conjurers' tricks and equipment. Engraving by Andrew Bell.
Reference: 33416i
