Promotional material and photographs relating to magician and illusionist Maurice Rooklyn, ca. 1949-...
Promotional material and photographs relating to magician and illusionist Maurice Rooklyn, ca. 1949-1974
About this item
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Date
ca. 1949-1974
Call Numbers
MLMSS 8177
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Physical Description
Contents
0.02 metres of textual material (1 folder) - printed
Other Descriptions
Level of description
Fonds
Access and use
Copying Conditions
Out of copyright
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Subjects
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Scope and Contents
Contents
Includes flyers, brochures and programs, and photographs (some photocopies) of Rookly performing magical tricks like balancing billard balls and beer, as well as ‘Cheating the Gallows’ illusions performed on stage
Alternative Titles
Full title
Promotional material and photographs relating to magician and illusionist Maurice Rooklyn, ca. 1949-1974
Contextual Information
Source
Transferred from Dennis Wolanski Library of the Performing Arts, Sydney Opera House in 1997.
Administrative / Biographical history
British born Maurice Rooklyn (1905-1992) emigrated to Australia with his family in 1910. He was a billiard ball manipulator and sleight-of-hand performer.
Australian Institute of Magic. http://www.australianinstituteofmagic.org/ (15 December 2011)
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
MLMSS 8177
Record Identifier
1Jko46VY
Permalink
https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/1Jko46VY
Other Identifiers
Reference code
152217
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