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Robertson's Phantasmagoria in Madrid, 1821. In 2 parts.

Title
Robertson's Phantasmagoria in Madrid, 1821. In 2 parts.
Author
Varey, J. E.

Details

Found In
Theatre notebook. London. pt 1, v 9 no 4, July-Sept. 1955, p 89-95; pt 2, v 11 no 3, Apr-June 1957, p 82-91. illus
Subject
Robertson, E. G. 1763-1831
Note
  • Discussion of various shows of phantasmagoria in addition to those of E. G. Robertson, who "appears to have been the first showman to present [them] in public;" phantasmagoria being projected shadows and illusions on a screen produced by a development of the magic lantern.
Call Number
NCOA
OCLC
NYPY827024376-B
Author
Varey, J. E.
Title
Robertson's Phantasmagoria in Madrid, 1821. In 2 parts.
Local Subject
Shadow shows.
Found In:
Theatre notebook. London. pt 1, v 9 no 4, July-Sept. 1955, p 89-95; pt 2, v 11 no 3, Apr-June 1957, p 82-91. illus
Research Call Number
NCOA
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