Evanion
Paper Back Magic Broadside advertisement for a Victorian-era entertainment show by the illusionist
Evanion (Henry Evans), held in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, on November 27th, 1889. The performance was a benefit event to raise funds for the local fire brigade.
About the Event and Performer
Performer: The celebrated Mr. Evanion, who was a professional illusionist, conjurer, ventriloquist, and humorist. His real name was Henry Evans, and he had a career spanning over 50 years, including performances for members of the British Royal Family, which earned him the nickname "The Royal Conjuror".
Purpose: The entertainment was organized "In Aid of the Brigade Funds" for the Chesham Fire Brigade, which at the time was funded by public subscription.
Location: The Town Hall, Chesham.
Date: Wednesday, November 27th, 1889.
The Evanion Collection
Henry Evans was also a dedicated collector of theatrical and everyday Victorian ephemera, amassing a significant archive of over 5,000 items, including playbills, posters, and advertisements. This vast collection was purchased by the British Museum Library in 1895 and is now housed at the British Library as "The Evanion Collection". Magician Harry Houdini also purchased items from Evans' collection in 1904.
Evanion (Henry Evans), held in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, on November 27th, 1889. The performance was a benefit event to raise funds for the local fire brigade.
About the Event and Performer
Performer: The celebrated Mr. Evanion, who was a professional illusionist, conjurer, ventriloquist, and humorist. His real name was Henry Evans, and he had a career spanning over 50 years, including performances for members of the British Royal Family, which earned him the nickname "The Royal Conjuror".
Purpose: The entertainment was organized "In Aid of the Brigade Funds" for the Chesham Fire Brigade, which at the time was funded by public subscription.
Location: The Town Hall, Chesham.
Date: Wednesday, November 27th, 1889.
The Evanion Collection
Henry Evans was also a dedicated collector of theatrical and everyday Victorian ephemera, amassing a significant archive of over 5,000 items, including playbills, posters, and advertisements. This vast collection was purchased by the British Museum Library in 1895 and is now housed at the British Library as "The Evanion Collection". Magician Harry Houdini also purchased items from Evans' collection in 1904.
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