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After Dinner Interludes (1924)

Various tricks are shown and their secrets revealed.

Illusions ...And Something About 'em (1927)

Magic tricks are demonstrated by Professor Hunter.

Men Were Deceivers Ever (1934)

An illusionist demonstrates how some of his tricks are accomplished.

Tricks Of The Trade By Prof. Warren (1925)

The magician Professor Warren demonstrates the secret...

Amusing The Youngsters (1925)

Magic tricks are demonstrated and the secrets revealed.

Erickson Conjuror AKA Erikson Conjuror (1936)

Magician Erikson performs some fancy tricks with...

The Pocket Boxers

Early trick film - Miniature boxers fight on a Pub table.

Royal Signals Motorbike Display (1962)

A look at the exciting stunts performed by the Royal Signals...

Can You Do This? (1922)

Magic trick is demonstrated and secret revealed.

Tricky Tricks (1932)

Australian billiards expert Nick Winter shows us some tricks on the table.

Handcuffs - And How To Get Rid Of Them (1925)

Secrets of a magic trick revealed - how to release...

Camera Interviews - "Tom Reece" (1928)

Trick shots are performed to show off Tom's skill with the...

Can You Do This? (1930)

Ace gurner - he can hold a glass between his bottom lip and nose, rub his nose...

Hanky Panks! (1931)

Magic tricks are demonstrated then their secrets are revealed.

Tricks Of The Trade (1934)

Billiards player Tom Newman demonstrates some tricks for us.

Walter Lindrum (1937)

Billiards player Walter Lindrum performs some clever trick shots.

Newman Mond Issue Title - Wait For It! (1937)

Newman Mond demonstrates his skills at trick shots on...

Joe Davis Issue Title - What The Dickens (1939-1940)

Billiard player demonstrates how to perform some of...

Joe Davis Issue Title Is On The Spot (1940)

Joe Davis, snooker ace, demonstrates some trick shots.

Newman Mond (1940)

Snooker player Newman Mond demonstrates some handy shots in a tight corner.

Erikson (1942-1944)

Erikson the conjurer performs card tricks and slight of hand.

Newman Mond (1943)

Newman Mond performs some snooker tricks and explains how they are done.

Flea Circus (1950)

Footage of flea circus at Bingley Hall, Birmingham.

Billiards (1952)

One armed billiard player demonstrating skills on table. Richmond, Surrey.

The Fatal Sneeze

Early comedy film - A childish prank with sneezing powder leads to unforeseen...

The Fantastic Diver

Early trick filming - a man dives fully clothed in to a river and returns in...

The Magic Sac

Early French comedy and trick photography film - a man uses a magic sack.

Mysterious Wrestlers

Trick Comedy film - Mysterious Wrestlers.

Mysterious Coat And Hat

Early trick film about a man taking off his hat and coat.

Ill Rewarded Conjurer

Early comedy film using photographic tricks. A magician uses his skills to...

Fantastic Air Manoeuvres (1920)

Daredevil stuntman on wing of airborne biplane in LA.

The Vanishing Lady (1897)

Early trick film from Robert W. Paul - A statue comes to life and the sculptor...

Just Baby (1932)

Cute baby is the is used to demonstrate the innovation of trick photography.

Lucille Barnette (1937)

14 year old conjuror Lucille Barnette performs with rope.

Garage Elephant (1964)

An elephant works at a garage and helps to put petrol in the cars and push...

Out Takes / Cuts From Cp 485 - The Magic Circle And Homes To Be AKA Ideal Homes... (1964)

Out...

Fire Eating Family (1965)

Jack Taylor and wife perform various tricks including fire eating, in local...

Tame Bear (1965)

Tame Bear that enjoys a drink in Putney, London.

The Bubble Man (1931)

Griff the clown performs tricks with bubbles.

A College For Seals (1932)

Seals learn to do tricks at this 'Seal School'.

On Thin Ice (1932)

Two ice skaters demonstrate their skills aided by trick photography.

Can You Do These? (1926)

Magic tricks involving corks and string are demonstrated.

Howard De Courcy (1940)

Conjurer Howard De Courcy does some tricks with hoops and half crowns.

Spinning Along (1930)

Woman juggler spins plates and twirls a rifle.

Bird Virtuosos (1931)

Trained birds perform various tricks.

Any "Golf Widows" Here? (1931)

Golfer tees off from a woman's foot and then her head!

Jenny! (1932)

Two elephants in a circus perform various tricks.