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Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Maskelyne & Cooke, 1878. Comic illusory sketch, Elixir vitae, in which Mr....

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Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Maskelyne & Cooke, 1878. Comic illusory sketch, Elixir vitae, in which Mr. Maskelyne performs the astounding and amusing feat of taking off Mr. Cooke's head. Skeleton behind.
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A collection of pamphlets, handbills, and miscellaneous printed matter relating to Victorian entertainment and everyday life. Author: Evanion, Henry / Baynes & Carpenter, Steam, printers, 7, Bride Court, Ludgate Circus, E.C, & Gravesend. 1878. Source/Shelfmark: Evan.431 Magic tricks; Sketches; Optical illusions; Magicians; Visual perception. Maskelyne, John Nevil, 1839-1917; Cooke, George Alfred, 1825-1905; Morton, William, 1838-1938.

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