Someone who uses or practices magic that derives from supernatural or occult sources

A wizard and his accomplice performing incantations in a forest during a full moon. Etching by S. Palmer and A.H. Palmer.

A man of occult learning arrives at the house of a cobbler and his wife: the cobbler insults him, the wife defends him. Coloured engraving by L. Truchy after F. Hayman.

A lady seeking knowledge of her lover from a wizard. Process print after Sir E. Burne-Jones.

Elymas (also known as Bar-Jesus) the magician is rendered blind by Paul in front of the proconsul of Cyprus. Engraving by C. Dubosc after Raphael.

Last week but one, Wednesday, March 15, and Friday, 17, 1826 : M. Henry will have the honour of repeating his third annual entertainment of "Table Talk", under the title of Odd Sayings and Queer Doings, introductory of his novel and astonishing illusions metamorphoses, prestiges, &c. &c.

[Theatre programme for performances at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly, London by Maskelyne & Cooke, the Royal illusionists and anti-spiritualists with 4 plays (one about quack doctors : Decapitation, or no cure, no pay) and a display of Chinese plate dancing. Advert for E. Rimmel's perfumes and choice novelties on the back].

Wizards and witches offering a new-born baby to their master. Etching by F. Goya, 1796/1798.

Elymas the sorcerer struck with blindness. Engraving by T. Holloway, J. Holloway, R. Slann and T.S. Webb, 1820, after Raphael.

A magician stands in the middle of a circle holding a stick in one hand and a book in the other as he is watched by the devil in the form of a dragon. Woodcut, ca. 1700-1720.

A wizard conjuring a man from his grave. Etching.

Chang, the Chinese giant : Brustad, the giant of Norway. Che-Mah, the Chinese Tom Thumb. Madaree, the real hindoo jadooger. And the midget prince 'Adonis' / Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

John Lambe, an infamous medical practitioner and magician. Wood engraving.

1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 48 x 61.4 cm

A conjurer casting spells with his wand and fire surrounded by a kneeling man and demons within the magic circle. Engraving by J. Brown after W.M. Craig, 1813.

An old wizard sitting within a magic circle at his desk visited by a nobleman. Engraving by T. Engleheart after A. Fraser the elder.

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Magicians

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Images referencing Magicians

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John Lambe, an infamous medical practitioner and magician. Wood engraving.

Elymas the sorcerer struck with blindness. Engraving by T. Holloway, J. Holloway, R. Slann and T.S. Webb, 1820, after Raphael.

A conjurer casting spells with his wand and fire surrounded by a kneeling man and demons within the magic circle. Engraving by J. Brown after W.M. Craig, 1813.

Chang, the Chinese giant : Brustad, the giant of Norway. Che-Mah, the Chinese Tom Thumb. Madaree, the real hindoo jadooger. And the midget prince 'Adonis' / Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

An old wizard sitting within a magic circle at his desk visited by a nobleman. Engraving by T. Engleheart after A. Fraser the elder.

Magicians

Images from the collections

Images referencing Magicians

Works from the collections

John Lambe, an infamous medical practitioner and magician. Wood engraving.

Elymas the sorcerer struck with blindness. Engraving by T. Holloway, J. Holloway, R. Slann and T.S. Webb, 1820, after Raphael.

A conjurer casting spells with his wand and fire surrounded by a kneeling man and demons within the magic circle. Engraving by J. Brown after W.M. Craig, 1813.

Chang, the Chinese giant : Brustad, the giant of Norway. Che-Mah, the Chinese Tom Thumb. Madaree, the real hindoo jadooger. And the midget prince 'Adonis' / Royal Aquarium, Westminster.

An old wizard sitting within a magic circle at his desk visited by a nobleman. Engraving by T. Engleheart after A. Fraser the elder.

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