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Title: 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
Creator: Haller, Professor
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Haller (25)5761.F.65b (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Pettit the Wizard.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Pettit (25)5761.F.112a (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Lee, Harry
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Lee (25)5761.F.25a (McAllister)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Grand (26)5761.F.71b (McAllister)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
Creator: Wiseman, Prof
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Wiseman (6)5761.F.11 (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (6)5761.F.17b (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (6)5761.F.18a (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (6)5761.F.19a (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Wizard of the East.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wizard (27)5761.F.72a (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Wiseman, Prof
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Wiseman (26)5761.F.101b (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Wizard of the East
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Wizard (27)5761.F.67a (McAllister)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
Creator: Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (26)5761.F.5a (McAllister)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
Creator: Wyman, John, 1816-1881
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Wyman (6)5761.F.18b (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Pettit the Wizard.
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Pettit (25)5761.F.110 (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Raynor's Varieties
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Raynor (25)5761.F.53a (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.77b (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.76a (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Wizard of the East
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Wizard (25)5761.F.105a (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1865]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1865 Blitz (27)5761.F.67b (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (25)5761.F.132b (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (27)5761.F.69 (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (26)5761.F.27a (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (27)5761.F.57c (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (25)5761.F.119a (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (27)5761.F.32b (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.85a (McAllister)

Title: 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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (25)5761.F.83b (McAllister)

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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863?]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (27)5761.F.124b (McAllister)

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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Blitz (27)5761.F.55a (McAllister)

Title: 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
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)

Title: 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
Creator: Philadelphia Minstrels
Date: [1863]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1863 Phila Min (25)5871.F.73a (McAllister)

Title: Orthodox [Russian] Church and a much sign be-splattered home of a magician next to it at 700 no 5" St
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

Title: Catalogue of theatrical and public celebrities
Creator: Gilbert & Bacon
Date: [ca. 1880]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Print Department albums [P.8681.1 & 2]

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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (26)5761.F.6a (McAllister)

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
Creator: Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date: [1864]
Location: Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (26)5761.F.15a (McAllister)

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