Magic Collection (#7)

Scenes of Witchcraft, c.1645-49 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879298 Scenes of Witchcraft, c.1645-49 (oil on canvas) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Salvator Rosa)

Magician, 1924 (print)
5975759 Magician, 1924 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Article 1. Show. The magician Abudadullah. Illustration published in the magazine: Aller Lapja, Hungary, 1924. Coll)

Fairies and musicians
5307463 Fairies and musicians.; (add.info.: Headpiece depicting fairies and musicians by George Heywood Sumner. George Heywood Maunoir Sumner (1853-1940) an English painter

The King of the Golden River poured a drop of benite rosee into the gourd of Gluck - Illustration for the tale of
NWI4931067 The King of the Golden River poured a drop of benite rosee into the gourd of Gluck - Illustration for the tale of the King of the Golden River or the Black Brothers

Le nain jaune, magic show. Theatre Robert-Houdin, Paris. 1890
CUL4893812 Le nain jaune, magic show. Theatre Robert-Houdin, Paris. 1890; (add.info.: Dir. Hughes, Howard R. Melies, George); Photo © HILL/AIC

France: a prestidigitator during one of his magic tricks, 1903
LUX4723936 France: a prestidigitator during one of his magic tricks, 1903; (add.info.: France: a prestidigitator during one of his magic tricks, 1903); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Labantsiksa, shaman of the Khorintzi Buryats people of Siberia. She wears a helmet with antlers
FLO4723139 Labantsiksa, shaman of the Khorintzi Buryats people of Siberia. She wears a helmet with antlers, leather dress decorated with bells, a cape with three entwined serpents

Aladdin and the Efrite, illustration from Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp, 1938 (colour litho)
3086240 Aladdin and the Efrite, illustration from Aladdin and The Wonderful Lamp, 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: From The Arabian Nights)

She cried " O miserable man, what sorry watch is this that thou has kept"
3086236 She cried " O miserable man, what sorry watch is this that thou has kept", illustration from The Story of The Magic Horse, 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac

Aladdin, Princess Badroulboudour and the genie in front of the body of the African magician
XEE4182308 Aladdin, Princess Badroulboudour and the genie in front of the body of the African magician: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian Nights

The Wizard's triumph (engraving)
8631359 The Wizard's triumph (engraving) by Sawyer, Amy (fl.1887-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wizard's triumph. Illustration from Black and White)

Sorcery, 16th Century (woodcut)
8672852 Sorcery, 16th Century (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorcery, 16th Century)

Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant raising spirit in
533556 Edward Kelly (Kelley) left (active 1575) English astrologer and alchemist with his assistant raising spirit in churchyard

Sun _ Down
Tal Paz-Fridman

Odysseus in the palace of Circe (engraving)
8634988 Odysseus in the palace of Circe (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

I Need Magic
Dionisis Gemos

Magic This Way
Frankie Kerr-Dineen

Woodblock engraving depicting the eagle stone (in the mouth of an eagle) which was enclosed accretion of small loose
5308559 Woodblock engraving depicting the eagle stone (in the mouth of an eagle) which was enclosed accretion of small loose stones: it was supposed to possess magical properties

An engraving depicting a French conjurer at a Children's party. Illustrated by Ethel Mars (1876-1959)
5311005 An engraving depicting a French conjurer at a Children's party. Illustrated by Ethel Mars (1876-1959) an American woodblock print artist and children's book illustrator

Cabala: Protection Against The Plague, 16th century (engraving)
7272467 Cabala: Protection Against The Plague, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: CABALA Design of amulet drawn from'Shaar has-Yichoud'di Haim Vital, XVI sec)

The alchemist, Publisher: Perrotin, 1834 (print)
7295206 The alchemist, Publisher: Perrotin, 1834 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: The alchemist comes from " alchemy " from the greek " khemeia " the art of)

La Caricature (1830) politique, number 55, Satirique en Couleurs, 1831_5_12: Come, gentlemen, here are three nutmeg
ICA4930267 La Caricature (1830) politique, number 55, Satirique en Couleurs, 1831_5_12: Come, gentlemen, here are three nutmeg

Druids collecting the 19th century mistletoe
NWI4858175 Druids collecting the 19th century mistletoe.; (add.info.: Druids collecting the 19th century mistletoe.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

And ever with the tears falling down from her eyes she sighed and sang, illustration from The Story of The Magic Horse
3086239 And ever with the tears falling down from her eyes she sighed and sang, illustration from The Story of The Magic Horse, 1938 (colour litho) by Dulac

Music. Opera. Max and Kaspar cast the magic bullets. Scene of the Wolf's Glen in: Der Freischutz
3434025 Music. Opera. Max and Kaspar cast the magic bullets. Scene of the Wolf's Glen in: Der Freischutz, by Carl Maria von Weber (1821). Illustration by G

Frontispice of the novel Joseph Balsamo; by Alexandre Dumas Pere, 19th century (engraving)
PCT4292262 Frontispice of the novel Joseph Balsamo; by Alexandre Dumas Pere, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Frontispice of the novel by Alexandre Dumas Pere (1802-1870)

Letter K: Klingsor, in " Parsifal", opera (created in 1882) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883); L: Lohengrin
DUV4208569 Letter K: Klingsor, in " Parsifal", opera (created in 1882) by Richard Wagner (1813-1883); L: Lohengrin, in " Lohengrin"

Ariel, in the guise of a Harpy, about to clap his wings and make the magic banquet Prospero has shown to Alonso
538140 Ariel, in the guise of a Harpy, about to clap his wings and make the magic banquet Prospero has shown to Alonso and his party disappear; (add.info.: Ariel, in the guise of a Harpy)

Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving)
8631322 Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magic trick performed by Buatier de Kolta)

Hermes giving moly to Odysseus (engraving)
8664122 Hermes giving moly to Odysseus (engraving) by Preller, Friedrich the Elder (1804-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hermes giving the magic herb moly to Odysseus to protect him from Circe)

Hop-o'-My-Thumb (chromolitho)
8664002 Hop-o'-My-Thumb (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hop-o'-My-Thumb)

Performers in Christmas entertainments, 1858 (engraving)
8676640 Performers in Christmas entertainments, 1858 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performers in Christmas entertainments, 1858)

The famous plate spinning (b/w photo)
8673363 The famous plate spinning (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The famous plate spinning)

Consulting a witch (litho)
8673154 Consulting a witch (litho) by Roe, Fred (1864-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consulting a witch. Illustration from My Magazine - the Monthly Companion of The Children's)

The Princess Burns the Elfrite to Death, from The Story of the Three Calenders in Sinbad the Sailor and Other Stories
BAL4180 The Princess Burns the Elfrite to Death, from The Story of the Three Calenders in Sinbad the Sailor and Other Stories (colour litho) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Victoria & Albert Museum

Le miroir de Cagliostro ou la fee des fleurs, magic show. Theatre Robert-Houdin, Paris, 1889 (poster)
CUL4893733 Le miroir de Cagliostro ou la fee des fleurs, magic show. Theatre Robert-Houdin, Paris, 1889 (poster); (add.info.: Dir. Hughes, Howard R. Melies, George)

Les farces de la lune et les mesaventures de Nostradamus, magic show. Theatre Robert-Houdin, Paris. 1891
CUL4893712 Les farces de la lune et les mesaventures de Nostradamus, magic show. Theatre Robert-Houdin, Paris. 1891; (add.info.: Dir. Hughes, Howard R. Melies, George.); Photo © HILL/AIC

The dervish monk lights fire and sprinkles it: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian
XEE4182335 The dervish monk lights fire and sprinkles it: illustration for the tale Aladin or the wonderful lamp in Arabian Nights, 1929-32 (lithograph) by Neziere

The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board)
823342 The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come: Ebeneezer Scrooge, 1938 (pen and black and blue ink wash on board) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 43.5x38.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board)
823341 The Ghost of Christmas Past: Scrooge at the Schoolhouse, 1938 (watercolour, pen and black ink and pencil on board) by Shinn

The enchantress Circe, c.1900 (lithograph)
1822976 The enchantress Circe, c.1900 (lithograph) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); Photo © CCI

Myths and legends: Woman practicing witchcraft with black cats who accompany her during rituals
NWI4929907 Myths and legends: Woman practicing witchcraft with black cats who accompany her during rituals. Colour engraving from A.B

Algiers street magician, 1890s - Street conjurer in Algiers performing for European tourists, 1890s
NWI4714178 Algiers street magician, 1890s - Street conjurer in Algiers performing for European tourists, 1890s.; (add.info.: Algiers street magician)

Human sacrifice by Druids at Stonehenge stopped by Roman soldiers during the ritual
NWI4861239 Human sacrifice by Druids at Stonehenge stopped by Roman soldiers during the ritual. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Druid wearing mistletoe he just cooked with a serpe in the woods. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4861210 Druid wearing mistletoe he just cooked with a serpe in the woods. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Druid wearing mistletoe he just cooked with a serpe in the woods)

History of the Ulysses - the companions of Ulysses steal the oxen of the Sun to eat them
VEN5028387 History of the Ulysses - the companions of Ulysses steal the oxen of the Sun to eat them and thus provoke the anger of the gods again

Spiritual materialization of Annie Morgan, who died for 200 years, during a session of Spiritism in Philadelphia
NWI4954232 Spiritual materialization of Annie Morgan, who died for 200 years, during a session of Spiritism in Philadelphia mediums, 1870s

The elderly shopkeeper leads Raphael to a piece of shagreen hanging on the wall
ELD4933243 The elderly shopkeeper leads Raphael to a piece of shagreen hanging on the wall, a skin promises to fulfill any wish of its owner. 1799-1850

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"Unveiling the Enchantments: A Journey into the World of Magic" Step into a realm where wonders unfold and mysteries abound. In 1904, a little girl stumbled upon an extraordinary sight hidden within the bushes - an ethereal glimpse that would forever captivate her imagination. As night falls over Eilean Donan castle in Scotland, its mirrored reflection creates a surreal spectacle, as if transported to another dimension. The very essence of enchantment seems to seep through every stone and whisper in the wind. In Bolderwood, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, UK, sunlight weaves its way through towering trees like golden threads of sorcery. Nature's own spellbinding display leaves all who witness it breathless with awe. Embark on a magical carpet ride that transcends time and space; let your dreams take flight as you soar above clouds painted with hues only found in fairy tales. Lose yourself in this mystical journey where anything is possible. Shakespeare's "The Tempest" introduces us to Ariel - a spirit bound by magic and mischief. With each fluttering wingbeat or mischievous grin, he reminds us that true enchantment lies not just in spells but also within ourselves. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde embody the duality of human nature; their story serves as a haunting reminder that even amidst darkness there can be traces waiting to be discovered. Houdini defied gravity atop skyscrapers - his death-defying stunts left audiences spellbound while showcasing his mastery over illusionary arts. Witnessing such feats ignites our belief in something beyond comprehension. Cardini mesmerized crowds with his sleight-of-hand tricks; his nimble fingers danced across playing cards like whispers from another world. His performances remind us that sometimes reality itself can be transformed by mere slight gestures.