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152217
  • Title
    Promotional material and photographs relating to magician and illusionist Maurice Rooklyn, ca. 1949-1974
  • Call number
    MLMSS 8177
  • Level of description
    fonds
  • Date

    ca. 1949-1974
  • Type of material
  • Reference code
    152217
  • Physical Description
    0.02 metres of textual material (1 folder) - printed
  • 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)
  • Scope and Content
    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
  • Copying Conditions
    Out of copyright:
    Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales
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