Ho! For fun! The wizard, Pettit will give an exhibition : at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] '64 Mothers, take your children. Children, take your parents and all of you go see Pettit, the magician.
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Ho! For fun! The wizard, Pettit will give an exhibition at [blank] on [blank] evening, [blank] '64 Mothers, take your children. Children, take your parents and all of you go see Pettit, the magician
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Pettit the Wizard
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Pettit (25)5761.F.112a (McAllister)
Grand moral exhibition! : At [blank] on [blank] May [blank] 1863 Prof'r Haller! The renowned magician, from Washington City, of whom so much has been said and written--whose artistic wonders have puzzled the citizens of Europe and American, and attracted
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Grand moral exhibition! At [blank] on [blank] May [blank] 1863 Prof'r Haller! The renowned magician, from Washington City, of whom so much has been said and written--whose artistic wonders have puzzled the citizens of Europe and American, and attracted the largest audiences of ladies and gentlemen, of any magician of the present age, will appear as above state, exhibiting magic mirth, music, fun, wonder!! and delight!!! Henry Mestayer, the celebrated solo violinist will appear at each entertainment. ... Front seats for ladies and their escorts. Good music in attendance N.B.--Music will be furnished for dancing, after the exhibition, when desired. Schools admitted at a reduced price. Tickets, [blank] cents Children [blank] cents, when accompanied by their parents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Exhibition to commence at quarter before 8
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Haller, Professor
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Haller (25)5761.F.65b (McAllister)
The last night! Wizard of the East! : Splendid photograph album for the prettiest lady, and a tin cup for the ugliest man besides 100 presents! ... Admission 25 cents.
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The last night! Wizard of the East! Splendid photograph album for the prettiest lady, and a tin cup for the ugliest man besides 100 presents! ... Admission 25 cents
Description
Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Library Company copy is printed with, and intended to be detached from: To-night! Wizard of the East!; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.47b (McAllister)
To-night! Odd Fellows' Hall. Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. : 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty doll
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To-night! Odd Fellows' Hall. Wizard of the East Gift exhibition 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Among the list of gifts will be found a splendid hunting case nickel movement watch ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (27)5761.F.102 (McAllister)
To-night! At [blank] Hall Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. : 100 100 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dol
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To-night! At [blank] Hall Wizard of the East Gift exhibition 100 100 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic! ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Every purchaser of an admission ticket will be presented with a gift ticket. The manager wishes it to be distinctly understood that no charge will be made for the gifts, but the performance only. ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.48a (McAllister)
To-night! At [blank] Hall Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. : 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars
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To-night! At [blank] Hall Wizard of the East Gift exhibition 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Among the list of gifts will be found a splendid hunting case nickel movement watch ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.48b (McAllister)
To-night! Wizard of the East! : At [blank] Hall Gift exhibition. 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollar
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To-night! Wizard of the East! At [blank] Hall Gift exhibition. 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Among the list of gifts will be found a splendid hunting case nickel movement watch ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.46b (McAllister)
Grand entertainment of necromancy and spiritual manifestations on Thursday eve'ng, Dec. 15, '64. : Introduction.--Violin solo, Mast. Jas. P. Murphy The programme to be presented, will embrace the several elements of magic, mystery and mirth! Introducing t
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Grand entertainment of necromancy and spiritual manifestations on Thursday eve'ng, Dec. 15, '64 Introduction.--Violin solo, Mast. Jas. P. Murphy The programme to be presented, will embrace the several elements of magic, mystery and mirth! Introducing the most wonderful feats of ancient and modern magicians, without the aid of dazzling apparatus, to bewilder the eye of the spectator. ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 10 cents The performance to commence at 8. precisely. There will be no performance in the afternoon
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Grand (26)5761.F.71b (McAllister)
Moral, scientific and amusing! Prof. Harry Lee, A.M. : would respectfully announce to the citizens of this place that he will give a grand exhibition of laughing gas at [blank] on [blank] 1863 Twelve gentlemen of respectability will inhale the gas, who, w
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Moral, scientific and amusing! Prof. Harry Lee, A.M would respectfully announce to the citizens of this place that he will give a grand exhibition of laughing gas at [blank] on [blank] 1863 Twelve gentlemen of respectability will inhale the gas, who, while under it harmless influence, will sing, dance, laugh, &c. &c., always convulsing the audience with laughter. Prof. Lee has made the discovery thus by the use of nitrous oxide. Teeth can be extracted without pain! This is the most popular entertainment in the country, and none should fail to witness it. Professor Haller the renowned magician, will assist Prof. Lee at each entertainment. Haller will exhibit some of the most mysterious, miraculous and marvelous feats ever produced by magic, ... Dan Rice, and his performing horse, Ducrow--The Turkish juggler--Martinelli in his pole performance--London Punch--Comic mules, &c., &c., will be exhibited during our stay. Professor H. Brooks! The blind pianist and solo violinist, late of the Ellinger & Newcombe Opera Troupe, will produce some of his best selections on the occasion. Admission, only 25 cents Children, accompanied by their parents, 15 cents. Doors open half-past 6. Commencing half-past 7 o'clock. N.B.--Liberal arrangements made with schools. Front seats reserved for the ladies
Description
Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.2 x 19.8 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Lee, Harry
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Lee (25)5761.F.25a (McAllister)
To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! : Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite. And perform a
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To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite. And perform a feat entitled the Break-neck act, between 4 and 5 o'clock, P.M. In the evening, Mr. D. will give one of his most pleasing entertainments! ever before witnessed in this place. Soirees de magique ventriloquism, &c., &c., &c., which are not to be equaled. The performance is both amusing and instructive, and may be witnessed by all classes, there being nothing whatever affecting the religious or political feeling of any sect or denomination; as a proof whereof, the exhibition has been visited by ministers and heads of churches, as well as schools and colleges. The great act of impaling a human body to a board with huge knives. Laughable Italian Fantoccini ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies. Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Donaldson, Washington Harrison, 1840-1875
Date
[not before 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Donald (25)5761.F.19b (McAllister)
To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! : Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite, and performs
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To-night! [blank] Hall 200,000 persons have already seen the Great Donaldson! Whose wonderful performances at Fairmount, Philadelphia, attracted such crowds, during May, 1862. Mid-air rope ascension from the hall to the house-top opposite, and performs a new feat entitled the Break-neck act, between 4 and 5 o'clock, P.M. In the evening, Mr. D. will give one of the most pleasing entertainments! ever before witnessed in this place. Soirees de magique ventriloquism, &c., &c., &c., which are not to be equaled. The performance is both amusing and instructive, and may be witnessed by all classes, there being nothing whatever affecting the religious or political feeling of any sect or denomination; as a proof whereof the exhibition has been visited by ministers and heads of churches, as well as schools and colleges. The great act of impaling a human body to a board with huge knives. Laughable Italian Fantoccini ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Front seats reserved for ladies
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Donaldson, Washington Harrison, 1840-1875
Date
[not before 1862]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1862 Donald (28)5761.F.16a (McAllister)
If u want 2 c the [elephant] and see the Wizard of the East! : The great jongleur, ventriloquist, &c. 100 beautiful presents!! given away--free of charge. Admission to entertainments, 25 cents.
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If u want 2 c the [elephant] and see the Wizard of the East! The great jongleur, ventriloquist, &c. 100 beautiful presents!! given away--free of charge. Admission to entertainments, 25 cents
Description
A picture of an elephant appears in the title., Other playbills for the Wizard of the East are dated Dec. 1863 through Jan. 1865., Library Company copy is printed with, and intended to be detached from: Keep your [eye] open!; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[ca. 1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (28)5761.F.47a (McAllister)
Wyman ventriloquist and wizard, : at Assembly Buildings! corner of Tenth and Chestnut Sts., Monday evening, March 14th, 1864 and continue twelve nights only, matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at three o'clock. Wyman's grand coup de etat in necromancy! He
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Wyman ventriloquist and wizard at Assembly Buildings! corner of Tenth and Chestnut Sts., Monday evening, March 14th, 1864 and continue twelve nights only, matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at three o'clock. Wyman's grand coup de etat in necromancy! He will perform some of the most wonderful things ever witnessed in the practice of the mysterious art of diablerie and magic. ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description
The illustration, signed N. Johnson Balt., shows Wyman performing four magic tricks., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (6)5761.F.17b (McAllister)
Wyman ventriloquist and wizard, : at Assembly Buildings! corner of Tenth and Chestnut Sts., every evening: at eight o'clock. Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at three o'clock. Wyman's grand coup de etat in necromancy! He will perform some of the most wo
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Wyman ventriloquist and wizard at Assembly Buildings! corner of Tenth and Chestnut Sts., every evening: at eight o'clock. Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at three o'clock. Wyman's grand coup de etat in necromancy! He will perform some of the most wonderful things ever witnessed in the practice of the mysterious art of diablerie and magic. ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description
The illustration, signed N. Johnson Balt., shows Wyman performing four magic tricks., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (6)5761.F.18a (McAllister)
Wyman! ventriloquist and wizard, : at Assembly Buildings corner of Tenth and Chestnut Sts. every evening this week Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at three o'clock. Positively the last week of Wyman, ventriloquist and wizard! With his dancing babies. W
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Wyman! ventriloquist and wizard at Assembly Buildings corner of Tenth and Chestnut Sts. every evening this week Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at three o'clock. Positively the last week of Wyman, ventriloquist and wizard! With his dancing babies. Wednesday and Saturday the two last afternoon performances. Saturday, May 21st, last night Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description
May 21 fell on a Saturday in 1864., The illustration, signed N. Johnson Balt., shows Wyman performing four magic tricks., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (6)5761.F.19a (McAllister)
Supernatural vision! or, Second sight : Prof'r Wiseman! the great illusionist, expounder of mesmerism & second sight, assisted by Mad'me Wiseman far surpassing in startling effects anything that the Davenports have ever done. Wiseman has spent many years
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Supernatural vision! or, Second sight Prof'r Wiseman! the great illusionist, expounder of mesmerism & second sight, assisted by Mad'me Wiseman far surpassing in startling effects anything that the Davenports have ever done. Wiseman has spent many years in Eastern lands, ... He will introduce a variety of astounding and unparalleled prestigiatorial illusions! ... Modern spiritualism will be frequently illustrated. Table rappings, money flying, bell ringing, watch striking, and 1,000 more droll things! by an invisible agency. ... Price of admission, 50 cents Doors open at quarter past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8. Programme varied every night
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wiseman, Prof
Date
[1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Wiseman (26)5761.F.101b (McAllister)
Prof'r Wiseman! Magician of the East, : will exhibit his wonderful feats of magic! and chemical mystery for a few nights, at the Assembly Buildings, corner of Chestnut and 10th Sts. Commencing Monday eve'ng May 11, '63 upon which occasion he will introduc
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Prof'r Wiseman! Magician of the East will exhibit his wonderful feats of magic! and chemical mystery for a few nights, at the Assembly Buildings, corner of Chestnut and 10th Sts. Commencing Monday eve'ng May 11, '63 upon which occasion he will introduce many feats, entirely new which have never heretofore been attempted by any other magician; aside from being truly wonderful! are calculated to produce the most agreeable mirth & surprise ... Tickets, 25 cents Children, under 12 years, 15 cents. Reserved seats, 50 cents. Doors open at quarter-past 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at 8
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wiseman, Prof
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Wiseman (6)5761.F.11 (McAllister)
Institute Hall Wilmington Monday and Saturday evenings, Jan. 21st and 23d. [sic] : Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a
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Institute Hall Wilmington Monday and Saturday evenings, Jan. 21st and 23d. [sic] Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... The manager wishes it to be distinctly understood that no charge will be made for the gifts, but the performance only. The following is a list of the gifts, ... sewing machine, set cottage bed-room furniture, silver tea set, ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open quarter to 7 o'clock. Commence quarter to 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Jan. 21 fell on a Saturday and Jan. 23 on a Monday in 1865., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Wizard (27)5761.F.67a (McAllister)
Library Hall! Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3d, 4th and 5th, '64 : Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable
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Library Hall! Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3d, 4th and 5th, '64 Wizard of the East Gift exhibition. 150 150 beautiful presents, to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... The manager wishes it to be distinctly understood that no charge will be made for the gifts, but the performance only. The following is a list of the gifts, ... sewing machine, set cottage bed-room furniture, silver tea set, ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open quarter to 7 o'clock. Commence quarter to 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (27)5761.F.72a (McAllister)
Raynor's Varieties! : At [blank] Hall on [blank] ev'ng, April, [blank] 1863 The manager takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of this place and vicinity, two of his popular soirees on which occasion the following well-known and acknowledged talent
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Raynor's Varieties! At [blank] Hall on [blank] ev'ng, April, [blank] 1863 The manager takes pleasure in announcing to the citizens of this place and vicinity, two of his popular soirees on which occasion the following well-known and acknowledged talent will positively appear: Miss Annie West, the queen of song. Miss Hattie Sinclair, the graceful danseuse. Professor Haller, the renowned magician. Harry J. Raynor, balladist, guitarist and comedian. William Worrell, humorist, imitator, boneist and female delineator. Mast. Frank Howard, the youthful wonder. Mr Harry Mestayer, solo-violinist. Signor L. De Forrest, the excelsior baritone. Haller's wonders The above company having concluded a most successful engagement in Philadelphia, now offer to the citizens of this place a first-class moral entertainment, comprising songs, dances, negro eccentricities, extravaganzas, duets, burlesques, magic, &c. &c. Tickets, twenty-five cents Children, fifteen cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Performance to commence at quarter of 8 Front seats reserved for ladies and their escorts
Description
One illustration signed: Strong., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.0 x 20.7 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Raynor's Varieties
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Raynor (25)5761.F.53a (McAllister)
Thanksgiving day! 4 performances. : Commencing at 10, A.M., 12, M., and 3 and 7, P.M. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents. More mysteries in necromancy, and great scenes in ventriloquism! Sig'r Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his lear
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Thanksgiving day! 4 performances Commencing at 10, A.M., 12, M., and 3 and 7, P.M. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents. More mysteries in necromancy, and great scenes in ventriloquism! Sig'r Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds! Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents
Description
According to dated playbills and advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the children's admission price was 13 cents from Nov. 1861 to June 1863; starting in Oct. 1863, the children's admission price was 15 cents., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[not before 1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (6)5761.F.37b (McAllister)
Learned canary birds! Immense powers of ventriloquism Natural magic and spirit rappings. Come and laugh : The celebrated and popular Sig. Blitz every evening, at half-past seven o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at three o'clock. ... The eve
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Learned canary birds! Immense powers of ventriloquism Natural magic and spirit rappings. Come and laugh The celebrated and popular Sig. Blitz every evening, at half-past seven o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at three o'clock. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of 6 dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Secured seats, 50 cents. Children, 15 cents
Description
According to dated playbills and advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the children's admission price was 13 cents from Nov. 1861 to June 1863; starting in Oct. 1863, the children's admission price was 15 cents., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[not before 1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (6)5761.F.40a (McAllister)
Wyman ventriloquist and wizard, : at United American Hall Fourth and George Streets, Friday evening, April 1st, 1864 for the benefit of Camanche Association! Wyman's grand coup de etat in necromancy! He will perform some of the most wonderful things ever
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Wyman ventriloquist and wizard at United American Hall Fourth and George Streets, Friday evening, April 1st, 1864 for the benefit of Camanche Association! Wyman's grand coup de etat in necromancy! He will perform some of the most wonderful things ever witnessed in the practice of the mysterious art of diablerie and magic. ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description
The illustration, signed N. Johnson Balt., shows Wyman performing four magic tricks., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (26)5761.F.5a (McAllister)
Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds : will give his grand performances at the above hall, every evening during the week commencing at half-past 7 o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock. Chil
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Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances at the above hall, every evening during the week commencing at half-past 7 o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description
According to dated playbills and advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the children's admission price was 13 cents from Nov. 1861 to June 1863; starting in Oct. 1863, the children's admission price was 15 cents., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[between 1861 and 1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Blitz (6)5761.F.46a (McAllister)
Last week but one, of Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds : who will give his grand performances at the above hall, every evening during the week commencing at half-past 7 o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afte
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Last week but one, of Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds who will give his grand performances at the above hall, every evening during the week commencing at half-past 7 o'clock, and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3 o'clock. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description
According to dated playbills and advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the children's admission price was 13 cents from Nov. 1861 to June 1863; starting in Oct. 1863, the children's admission price was 15 cents., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[between 1861 and 1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1861 Blitz (6)5761.F.47a (McAllister)
Sig'r Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds! : will give his grand performances every eve'ng, commencing at 7 1/2 o'clk and on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3. Doors open one hour previously. Children, take your
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Sig'r Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds! will give his grand performances every eve'ng, commencing at 7 1/2 o'clk and on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, at 3. Doors open one hour previously. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents
Description
According to dated playbills and advertisements in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the children's admission price was 13 cents from Nov. 1861 to June 1863; starting in Oct. 1863, the children's admission price was 15 cents., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[not before 1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (6)5761.F.40b (McAllister)
Odd Fellows' Hall Camden N.J. Wizard of the East! : Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, 1863 Gift exhibition. 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth
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Odd Fellows' Hall Camden N.J. Wizard of the East! Tuesday evening, Dec. 8, 1863 Gift exhibition. 150 beautiful presents to be given away free of charge. Tickets, only 25 cents which gives the holder an opportunity of obtaining a valuable present, worth from fifteen cents to fifty dollars. New and startling wonders in magic, ... Ventriloquism in which the Wizard of the East is not to be equaled, ... Among the list of gifts will be found a splendid hunting case nickel movement watch ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8. Attentive ushers will be in attendance. Front seats exclusively reserved for ladies and their attendants
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wizard of the East
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Wizard (25)5761.F.105a (McAllister)
Langstroth Hall Learned canary birds! : Immense powers of ventriloquism Natural magic and spirit rappings. Come and laugh The celebrated and popular Sig. Blitz in his temple of wonders, on Wednesday afternoon and evening January 4th, 1865. ... The evening
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Langstroth Hall Learned canary birds! Immense powers of ventriloquism Natural magic and spirit rappings. Come and laugh The celebrated and popular Sig. Blitz in his temple of wonders, on Wednesday afternoon and evening January 4th, 1865. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of 6 dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scap books, &c. Instructions given in ventriloquism. Adult's tickets, 25 cents Children, 15 cents
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1865]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Blitz (27)5761.F.67b (McAllister)
Coatesville Hall, Coatesville : 1 afternoon & evening only. Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Monday, June 1st, 1863, afternoon and evening. Afternoon per
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Coatesville Hall, Coatesville 1 afternoon & evening only. Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Monday, June 1st, 1863, afternoon and evening. Afternoon performances commence 3 o'clock; evening at 8. Doors open one hour previously. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.76a (McAllister)
At the Court House, Media : 1 afternoon & evening only. Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Thursday, June 4, 1863, afternoon and evening. Afternoon perform
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At the Court House, Media 1 afternoon & evening only. Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Thursday, June 4, 1863, afternoon and evening. Afternoon performances commence 3 o'clock; evening at 8. Doors open one hour previously. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description
Library Company copy cropped at foot, removing imprint; originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.77b (McAllister)
Variety is the spice of life! : Go and see Pettit! the Wizard, pupil of the world-renowed Mons. Adriant. Also, the wonderful mute, Mr. Frank de Farris They will give a grand entertainment: at [blank] on [blank] eve'g, [blank] 1864 Mr. de Farris! lost his
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Variety is the spice of life! Go and see Pettit! the Wizard, pupil of the world-renowed Mons. Adriant. Also, the wonderful mute, Mr. Frank de Farris They will give a grand entertainment: at [blank] on [blank] eve'g, [blank] 1864 Mr. de Farris! lost his speech by a fall from a horse, while performing in the circus. He can put all his joints out of place ... can put his hands behind his back and take a piece of money off of his feet with his mouth. He will also swallow a steel sword! 23 inches long. Pettit's exhibition will consist of magic the most wonderful ever witnessed. The following is a selection, from over one thousand feats! as performed by Blitz, Wyman, Adriant, and others of the profession. Come and you will be beautifully deceived. ... Admittance, 20 cents Children, under 12 years, 10 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock--to commence at 8. Front seats for ladies
Description
Printed area, including the ornamental border, measures 73.9 x 22.9 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Pettit the Wizard
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Pettit (25)5761.F.110 (McAllister)
Tenth week of Wyman! ventriloquist and wizard. : Monday, May 2, & every evening during the week Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at three o'clock. The wonderful programme respectfully dedicated to Wyman, the wizard, by the spirit of a dead poet. ... Adm
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Tenth week of Wyman! ventriloquist and wizard Monday, May 2, & every evening during the week Matinees on Wednesday and Saturday at three o'clock. The wonderful programme respectfully dedicated to Wyman, the wizard, by the spirit of a dead poet. ... Admittance, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors open at 7 o'clock. To commence at 8
Description
May 2 fell on a Monday in 1864., "The wonderful programme," a poem in fifty verses describing John Wyman's magic act, has first line: Come listen, my friends to the truths I'll impart., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (6)5761.F.18b (McAllister)
Handel and Haydn Hall corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts. Benefit of the John Quincy Adams School! in aid of the Sanitary Commission. : Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of
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Handel and Haydn Hall corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Sts. Benefit of the John Quincy Adams School! in aid of the Sanitary Commission Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz the world-renowned ventriloquist and magician, will give his performances at the above place, Friday afternoon and evening April 22d--commencing at 3 and 8. ... To conclude with the wonderful Dance of six plates on a common table! Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Time--evening--doors open at 7 o'clock, to commence at 8 o'clock. Afternoon--doors open at 2 o'clock, to commence at 3
Description
April 22 fell on a Friday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (27)5761.F.57c (McAllister)
Benefit of the Great Central Sanitary Fair! Odd Fellows' Hall Reading, for three evenings and one afternoon : A change of performances. Mirth, happiness and wonder Come, old and young! New metamorphoses! Fun: fun Sig. Blitz the great thaumaturgist, magici
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Benefit of the Great Central Sanitary Fair! Odd Fellows' Hall Reading, for three evenings and one afternoon A change of performances. Mirth, happiness and wonder Come, old and young! New metamorphoses! Fun: fun Sig. Blitz the great thaumaturgist, magician and ventriloquist, will appear at the above place on Thursday and Friday evenings, May 19th & 20th, and Saturday afternoon and evening, May 21st ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six plates on a common table, ... Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Doors opon [sic] at 7 o'clock and commence at 8. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock
Description
May 19 fell on a Thursday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (26)5761.F.27a (McAllister)
Odd Fellows' Hall! Learned canary birds! Immense powers of ventriloquism : Natural magic and spirit rappings. Come and laugh The celebrated and popular Sig. Blitz will give his entertainments at the above place, on Tuesday afternoon & evening, Jan. 24, '6
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Odd Fellows' Hall! Learned canary birds! Immense powers of ventriloquism Natural magic and spirit rappings. Come and laugh The celebrated and popular Sig. Blitz will give his entertainments at the above place, on Tuesday afternoon & evening, Jan. 24, '64 Doors open at 2 1/2 and 6 1/2 o'clock. Performance commences at 3 and 7. The proceeds to aid the Washington Ambulance Fund. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of 6 dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be pruchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instructions given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (25)5761.F.119a (McAllister)
American Mechanics' Hall N.E. corner of Fourth and George Sts. : A grand entertainment! for the benefit of Relief Council No. 47, O. of U.A.M. Sig'r Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds, will give a grand performance o
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American Mechanics' Hall N.E. corner of Fourth and George Sts A grand entertainment! for the benefit of Relief Council No. 47, O. of U.A.M. Sig'r Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds, will give a grand performance on Tuesday evening, March 1, 1864 Doors open at 7 o'clock; to commence at half-past 7. Children take your parents to see Blitz. Parents take your children to see Blitz and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 15 cents. Tickets for sale here
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (25)5761.F.132b (McAllister)
Sign'r Blitz's entertainments, at the hall, Kennett Square for the benefit of the Kennett Aid Society, : Thursday afternoon & evening, March 10, at 3 and 7 1/2 o'clock. Children take your parents to see Blitz. Parents take your children to see Blitz and h
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Sign'r Blitz's entertainments, at the hall, Kennett Square for the benefit of the Kennett Aid Society Thursday afternoon & evening, March 10, at 3 and 7 1/2 o'clock. Children take your parents to see Blitz. Parents take your children to see Blitz and his learned canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children 15 cents
Description
March 10 fell on a Thursday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (27)5761.F.69 (McAllister)
Orthodox [Russian] Church and a much sign be-splattered home of a magician next to it at 700 no 5" St [graphic].
Title
Orthodox [Russian] Church and a much sign be-splattered home of a magician next to it at 700 no 5" St
Description
Shows home and business of "Professor Samuel H. Lingerman, The Celebrated Ventriloquist" at 705 North Fifth Street. Dwelling is covered in signs and advertisements. St. Andrew Russian Orthodox Church topped with spherical spires is visible next door., Title from photographer's manuscript note on verso that incorrectly identifies church as "Orthodox Greek.", Gift of Margaret Odewalt Sweeney., Retrospective conversion record: original entry,edited., Reproduced in Frederic M. Miller, Morris J. Vogel, and Allen F. Davis' Still Philadelphia: A Photographic History, 1890-1940 (Philadelphia: Temple University Press, 1983), p. 166., Reproduced in Kenneth Finkel and Susan Oyama's Philadelphia: Then and Now (New York: Dover Publications, Inc. in cooperation with the Library Company of Philadelphia, 1988), p. 92.
Creator
Wilson, G. Mark (George Mark), 1879-1925, photographer
Date
ca. 1923
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department Wilson 182 [P.8513.182], http://www.lcpimages.org/wilson/wilson182.htm
To make you laugh is our delight! : Grand concert to be given at Washington Hall, south-west corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets, on Wednesday evening, May 20, 1863, for the benefit of Billy Martin of the Philadelphia Minstrels, on which occasion t
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To make you laugh is our delight! Grand concert to be given at Washington Hall, south-west corner of Eighth and Spring Garden Streets, on Wednesday evening, May 20, 1863, for the benefit of Billy Martin of the Philadelphia Minstrels, on which occasion the Philadelphia Minstrels and a host of volunteers will appear. ... Also, the popular Harmonia Orchestra will play a host of musical selections. Programme. ... Prestidigitation by the great William Miller. ... The performance will conclude with an Ethiopian sketch, by Andy Williams, entitled The black tailors ... Admission, 25 cents Doors open at half-past 7 o'clock. Curtain rises at quarter before 8. Polite ushers will be in attendance. Front seats reserved for ladies
Description
Performers include: James Hyde, Harry Lamar, M. Lapierre, Jim Leathem, D. Marion, Ed. Martin, Joe Miller, William Miller, C. Northem, J. Reilly, Wm. Ross, Geo. W. Schriver, P.Y. Selby, R.F. Simpson, and Andy Williams., Printed area, including ornamental border, measures 55.6 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Philadelphia Minstrels
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5871.F.73a (McAllister)
Grand complimentary benefit to Billy Burr by his numerous friends, : on Friday evening, Feb. 12, 1864, on which occasion, a host of volunteers will appear, consisting of the following named artists: Mr. Ferdinand, in his champion bone solo. Billy Rose, th
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Grand complimentary benefit to Billy Burr by his numerous friends on Friday evening, Feb. 12, 1864, on which occasion, a host of volunteers will appear, consisting of the following named artists: Mr. Ferdinand, in his champion bone solo. Billy Rose, the popular comic vocalist and Ethiopian comedian. Andy Williams, in his original banjo solos. Prof. Wm. Miller the great Wizard of the West. Mr. S. Stinson, the pleasing balladist. Mr. J.H. Barbour, in his excelsior jig. Mr. M. Lapierre, in choice Bomic [sic] songs, (first appearance in four years. Mr. Pete Williams, the great contraband. And also, The Aeolian Star Troupe ... More blunders than one ... Third time of Andy Williams' comic act, entitled The musician. ... The performance to conclude with the laughable farce, entitled Statue blanche! ... Admission. Parquet and gallery, 25 cents Secured seats in parquet, 35 cents Seats in private boxes, 50 cents Doors open quarter-before 7. Performance to commence quarter-before 8. Polite ushers in attendance
Description
Other performers include: C.M. Christy, C.W. Hilfrem, F.H. Lewis, Frank Lewis, Johnny Manderson, W.A. Moore, G.W. Roberts, P.Y. Selby, H.R. Simmons, and F.R. Simpson., Printed area, including double-rule border, measures 55.2 x 20.0 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Coates Street Theatre (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB Phi Coates 1864 (25)5761.F.122a (McAllister)
Court House, Lebanon Benefit of the Perseverance Engine & Hose Co. : The proceeds to be applied to the purchasing of a new engine. Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventrilo
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Court House, Lebanon Benefit of the Perseverance Engine & Hose Co The proceeds to be applied to the purchasing of a new engine. Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz the world-renowned ventriloquist and magician, will give his performances at the above place, Saturday and Monday afternoons and evenings April 30th and May 2d--commencing at 3 and quarter of 8. ... To conclude with the wonderful Dance of six plates on a common table! Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents Time--evening--doors open at 7 o'clock, to commence at quarter of 8. Afternoon--doors open at 2 o'clock, to commence at 3
Description
April 30 fell on a Saturday in 1864., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (27)5761.F.32b (McAllister)
Gerhert's Hall Centre Square. : Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society of Whitpain Township, Montgomery Co., by Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds on Friday afternoon & evening, April 24th, at the above mamed [sic]
Title
Gerhert's Hall Centre Square Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society of Whitpain Township, Montgomery Co., by Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds on Friday afternoon & evening, April 24th, at the above mamed [sic] hall. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description
April 24 fell on a Friday in 1863., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (27)5761.F.55a (McAllister)
Gearhart's Hotel Centre Square. : Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society! Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Monday, June 22d, 1863, afternoon and evening. Aft
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Gearhart's Hotel Centre Square Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society! Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Monday, June 22d, 1863, afternoon and evening. Afternoon performances commence at 3 o'clock. Evening at 8. Doors open one hour previously. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.83b (McAllister)
Temperance Hall Ladies' General Aid Association of Trenton, for Sick and Wounded Soldiers. : Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Monday & Tuesday, June 29 a
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Temperance Hall Ladies' General Aid Association of Trenton, for Sick and Wounded Soldiers Sig. Blitz the great magician and ventriloquist, with his learned canary birds will give his grand performances, at the above hall, on Monday & Tuesday, June 29 and 30, '63 afternoons & evenings. Afternoon performances commence at 3 o'clock. Evening at 8. Doors open one hour previously. Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz, and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Signor Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1863]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.85a (McAllister)
Hall of the Spring Garden Institute : March 5th, afternoon and evening, evening, at half-past 7 o'clock; afternoon at 3. Sig. Blitz will give entertainments, as above, for the benefit of the Girls' Grammar School Fifteenth Ward. Admission--Adults, 25 cent
Title
Hall of the Spring Garden Institute March 5th, afternoon and evening, evening, at half-past 7 o'clock; afternoon at 3. Sig. Blitz will give entertainments, as above, for the benefit of the Girls' Grammar School Fifteenth Ward. Admission--Adults, 25 cents. Children, 13 cents Children, take your parents to see Blitz. Parents, take your children to see Blitz and his canary birds. ... The evening's entertainment will conclude with the celebrated Dance of six dinner plates on a common table, ... Lessons given by Sig. Blitz, of whom may be purchased a variety of family amusements, magical scrap books, &c. Instruction given in ventriloquism. Admission, 25 cents Children, 13 cents
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1863?]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (27)5761.F.124b (McAllister)
Catalogue of theatrical and public celebrities
Title
Catalogue of theatrical and public celebrities
Description
Trade catalog containing pages with rows of numbered vignette-size reproduced portrait photographs of female , male, and child entertainers. Includes bust-length, half-length, and full-length portraiture, with one sitter often depicted in several differently posed portraits. Sitters, predominantly women, are usually attired in costume and occasionally are posed as couples, or in character and with props and ornate backdrops. Costumes and props include hats and head pieces; tights and shorts; nautical, peasant, medieval and roman garb; umbrellas, fans and valises; chairs and hammocks; guns and swords; and instruments and animals. Unique costumes and poses include Jeannie Winston as a devil with wings; Kate Forsyth depicted as a sculpted bust; and Lizzie Harold sprawled on a floor., Sitters include French operatic soprano Marie Roze (1846-1926); American entertainer Lotta [Crabtree] (1847-1924); American actress Annie Pixley (1858-1893); comic actors Charles E. Holland and Ben Maginley (d. 1888); actress and theater manager Mrs. John Drew (i.e., Louisa Lane Drew); French magician Prof. Hermann, i.e., Alexander Hermann(1843-1896), author and actress Lillian Chester; and characters from "Pinafore.", Accompanied by pocket-size, printed catalog with preface promoting Gilbert & Bacon's large stock of portrait views of the "most artistic and prominent in their profession" in the sizes "Cabinets" and "Panels." Includes lists of sitters for 1692 "Cabinets" and 115 "Panels.", Front endpaper inscribed: George P. Campbell, Continental Hotel, August 1880. Campbell, probably a Gilbert & Bacon agent, resided at the hotel in the 1880s., Cloth binding, stamped "Scrap" on front cover and "Patented March 1876" on back cover., Cataloging funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (PW-506-19-10), 2010-2012., Gilbert & Bacon, the portrait studio established by Philadelphia photographers Charles M. Gilbert (b. ca. 1848) and William F. Bacon (ca. 1843-1900), operated ca. 1874-ca. 1929. The firm specialized in celebrity portraiture and photographed actors, baseball players, and members of high society. Following the death of Bacon in 1900, the firm continued in business under the management of Gilbert and Bacon's son Frank T. into the early 20th century.
Creator
Gilbert & Bacon
Date
[ca. 1880]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.8681.1 & 2]
Unionville Hall one afternoon and evening! Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society! : Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz t
Title
Unionville Hall one afternoon and evening! Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society! Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz the world-renowned ventriloquist and magician, will give his performances at the above place, Friday afternoon and evening, April 8th, 1864, commencing at 3 and half-past 7 o'clock. ... To conclude with the wonderful Dance of six plates on a common table! Lessons given in ventriloquism. Family amusements for sale. Also, A history of ventriloquism, with instructions and anecdotes price 15 cents. For sale at the door. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents
Description
Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (26)5761.F.6a (McAllister)
Robert Raikes' School House Sixth Street, above Carpenter. Benefit of the Bounty Fund of the 2d Ward : Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canar
Title
Robert Raikes' School House Sixth Street, above Carpenter. Benefit of the Bounty Fund of the 2d Ward Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz the world-renowned ventriloquist and magician, will give his performances at the above place, Thursday afternoon and evening, April 14th, 1864 commencing at 3 and quarter of 8 o'clock. ... To conclude with the wonderful Dance of six plates on a common table! Lessons given in ventriloquism. Family amusements for sale. Also, A history of ventriloquism, with instructions and anecdotes price 15 cents. For sale at the door. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (26)5761.F.15a (McAllister)