Hercat, The Mystery of She at the Egyptian Hall
Hercat, The Mystery of She at the Egyptian Hall
Record No
323097
Title
Hercat, The Mystery of She at the Egyptian Hall
Description
Hercat, (R.D. Chater c.1843 - 1913) was an illusionist and ventriloquist who published several books on conjuring, mind reading and ventriloquism. 'She' (Ayesha) featured in the popular adventure story by H Rider Haggard, first published as a magazine serial and then as a novel in 1886 – 87. She was a tribal queen who appeared to be immortal after passing through a mysterious pillar of fire. Hercat's illusion of a beautiful woman arising from the flames cleverly cashed in on this fame.
Date of execution
1886 September 26
Section
London Metropolitan Archives
Collection
Granger Entertainments
Notes
From the Entertainments Scrapbook. This collection was wrongly identified previously as part of the Granger Collection.
Medium
ink
Support
paper
Picture type
advertisement
Catalogue No
SC_GL_ENT_050-099 page 60
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