Wand Collection (#5)

GEORGES MELIES (1861-1938). French film director. Melies, while a magician, standing right, with his family at Garches, France, in 1892

WILLIAM S. DEVERY CARTOON. The Big Chiefs Fairy Godmother: Mr. Devery tells where he got it
WILLIAM S. DEVERY CARTOON. The Big Chiefs Fairy Godmother: Mr. Devery tells " where he got it." Cartoon, 1902, by William Allen Rogers lampooning the former New York city police chief for

CEREMONIAL UNIFORM, c1910. Studio photograph of a man in uniform, possibly that of a circus ringmaster or a hunt master

Swanscombe play. 1935

Everybody loves a parade. Personification of parades and celebrations. 20th century illustration
ALLEGORY: PARADE. Everybody loves a parade. Personification of parades and celebrations. 20th century illustration

(1852-1916). Scottish chemist. Caricature lithograph, 1908, by Spy (Sir Leslie Ward)
SIR WILLIAM RAMSAY (1852-1916). Scottish chemist. Caricature lithograph, 1908, by Spy (Sir Leslie Ward)

Thoth, Ibis-headed god of the Moon holding wand, patron of scribes and magicians, secretary of the gods. Wall painting from Temple of Rameses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt

Stralsund From The Harbour. The Zerkluftete Wand, Rugen. 3. View In The Stubbenkammer, Rugen. 4. Roman Catholic Church And Rathhaus, Stralsund. 5. The Kings Chair, Rugen. 6

Magic wand created from star-shaped biscuit on a stick inserted into decorated cupcake, close up

Contemporary engraving showing the costume worn by physicians during the plague at Marseilles, France, in 1720
PLAGUE COSTUME, 1720. Contemporary engraving showing the costume worn by physicians during the plague at Marseilles, France, in 1720

A physician selecting drugs in an apothecary shop. Woodcut from Hieronymus Brunschwigs Buch der Chirurgia, Strassburg
PHARMACY, 1500. A physician selecting drugs in an apothecary shop. Woodcut from Hieronymus Brunschwigs Buch der Chirurgia, Strassburg, Germany, 1500

An insignia modeled on Hermes staff and used as the symbol of the medical profession
THE CADUCEUS. An insignia modeled on Hermes staff and used as the symbol of the medical profession

Woodcut from the 1631 edition of Christopher Marlowes The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
FAUSTUS & MEPHISTOPHELES. Woodcut from the 1631 edition of Christopher Marlowes The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus

Illustration by George Du Maurier from his much-celebrated work Trilby, 1894
DU MAURIER: TRILBY, 1894. Illustration by George Du Maurier from his much-celebrated work Trilby, 1894

Girl on a swan, Dolly Girls
Girl on a swan, a Dolly Girls story from Playhour

The sleeping court. Source unknown

Fairy Candle. From Teddy Bear (?) (9 November 1968)

Girls with fairy

The Butterfly Roundabout

Santa Clauss toy factory

Silent Still: Juggling

A Federalist candidate depicted as a pro-British devil and identified with the Hartford Convention of 1814
FEDERALIST CARTOON, 1816. A Federalist candidate depicted as a pro-British devil and identified with the Hartford Convention of 1814

QUETZALCOATL. Wood engraving, 19th century

SINGING SCHOOL. Old-time singing school. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

DRUM MAJOR. Wood engraving, American, 1876, after David Hunter Strother (known as Porte Crayon)

ENGLAND: BELL RINGERS. The Lancashire Bell-Ringers in concert at the Adelphia Theater. Wood engraving, English, 1843

BERLIN CHOIR, 1850. Line engraving from a contemporary newspaper

FRANZ LISZT (1811-1886). Hungarian pianist and composer. Conducting his St. Elizabeth oratorio at Budapest, Hungary. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1865

POLICE EQUIPMENT, 1885. Equipment of a New York City policeman. Wood engaving, 1885

MAGICIAN, 17th CENTURY. Line engraving of a 17th century European conjurer

Blowing bubbles
MODEL RELEASED. Blowing bubbles. 6-year-old girl blowing soap bubbles from a wand

Woman blowing bubbles
MODEL RELEASED. Woman blowing bubbles

SIR ADRIAN BOULT (1889-1983). English conductor. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

BRUNO WALTER (1876-1962). American (German-born) conductor. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

JAZZ BAND, 1914. James Reese Europe and his Clef Club Band of New York City: photographed by R. E. Mercer, 1914
JAZZ BAND, 1914. James Reese Europe and his Clef Club Band of New York City: photographed by R.E. Mercer, 1914

ARTURO TOSCANINI (1867-1957). Italian orchestral conductor. A photographic sequence of Toscanini conducting the NBC Symphony Orchestra in 1938

CARL MARIA von WEBER (1786-1826). Baron Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber. German composer, conductor and pianist. Pen and ink drawing by Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898)

MAURICE JOSEPH RAVEL (1875-1937). French composer. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

SILENT MOVIE STILL. Male vocal group

Certificate for Harry Price from the Magicians Club
Coloured certificate for Harry Price from the Magicians Club informing him of his unanimous election as Honorary Vice-President of the Club, signed by Will Goldston and others, 7 January 1931

I. Calculator Esq: The Celebrated Conjuror
Copy of illustration, " I. Calculator Esq: The Celebrated Conjuror" by A.B. 30 August 1776. HPG/8/2/1 (v)"

Childrens Carnival - Jester and Columbine
Two children dressed up for a fancy dress party; one as a jester holding a balloon and another as a Columbine complete with a star topped wand

Children have fun dressing up
Three children (two girls and a boy) dressed up as a fairy queen, a red indian and a nurse. Ink drawing with watercolour washes by Malcolm Greensmith

Wizard of Oz / Good Witch
The Good Witch of the North disappears

Fairy Fancy Dress Photo
A girl in a fairy costume. Her short, white dress has sequinned sleeves & belt. Also: white stockings & court shoes with roses, a crown, wand & fingerless mittens

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"Wands: Unleashing the Magic of Imagination and Entertainment" Step right up and witness the enchanting world of wands. Just like a jolly joker playing card, these slender sticks hold immense power to captivate our senses. From Gustav Mahler's symphonies that conduct emotions to David Devant's mesmerizing tricks, wands have been an integral part of human fascination. Imagine a jester in cap and bells, wielding a wand with mischievous intent. With just a flick, they can transport us to realms filled with laughter and wonder. Even the Joker playing card cannot resist their allure. But they are not limited to jesters alone; they possess an ancient history intertwined with mysticism. In 15th-century courts, jesters entertained kings while holding their trusty wands close by. Meanwhile, fairy tales depict fairies casting spells with delicate wands, granting wishes beyond imagination. Intriguingly enough, even plague doctors in 18th century France carried wands as symbols of protection against disease and evil spirits. These seemingly ordinary objects held extraordinary significance in safeguarding lives. Wand advertisements from yesteryears featured fluttering fairies promoting Fairy Dyes - reminding us that even mundane tasks can be transformed into magical experiences through the touch of a wand. Notably, famous figures like Hector Berlioz conducted orchestras using their batons - elegant extensions of themselves akin to powerful wands guiding harmonious melodies through time and space. Let's not forget Robert Houdin's government mission to Algeria where his wand became a tool for illusion and diplomacy alike – showcasing how this humble object transcends boundaries between reality and fantasy. So whether it is igniting sparks on stage or unlocking hidden talents within ourselves, let us embrace the magic held within each wand we encounter. For in its grasp lies infinite possibilities waiting to be explored – all we need is faith, a little pixie dust, and the power of imagination.