Jasper Maskelyne 1937

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Full title reads: "Pathetone now has pleasure in presenting. The Famous Illusionist. Jasper Maskelyne in one of his mystifying specialities".

Pathe Studios, London.

Various shots of dapper looking Maskelyne on stage set. He delivers a comic monologue whilst performing trick. He picks...

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
39890
Sort Number:
PT 370
Time in/Out:
01:37:24:00 / 01:40:49:00
Canister:
PT 370
Film ID:
1150.19
Issue Date:
26/04/1937

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0:010:020:030:04

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  • Jasper Maskelyne went on to play a vital role in WWII, using his illusions and camouflaging tricks to deceive German bombers. More information on that here......

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasper_Mas
    kelyne

    jamied 17th Jun 2012
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