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Wand Collection (#6)

"Wands: Unleashing the Magic of Imagination and Entertainment" Step right up and witness the enchanting world of wands

Background imageWand Collection: Blowing bubbles

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

Background imageWand Collection: Woman blowing bubbles

Woman blowing bubbles
MODEL RELEASED. Woman blowing bubbles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Background imageWand Collection: ARTURO TOSCANINI (1867-1957). Italian orchestral conductor. A photographic sequence of Toscanini

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

Background imageWand Collection: CARL MARIA von WEBER (1786-1826). Baron Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber

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)

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

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

Background imageWand Collection: SILENT MOVIE STILL. Male vocal group

SILENT MOVIE STILL. Male vocal group

Background imageWand Collection: Certificate for Harry Price from the Magicians Club

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

Background imageWand Collection: I. Calculator Esq: The Celebrated Conjuror

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)"

Background imageWand Collection: Childrens Carnival - Jester and Columbine

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

Background imageWand Collection: Children have fun dressing up

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

Background imageWand Collection: Wizard of Oz / Good Witch

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

Background imageWand Collection: Fairy Fancy Dress Photo

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.