John Henry Anderson 'The Wizard of the North' (1814-1874) and his daughter Louie Anderson
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
1850
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
John Henry Anderson 'The Wizard of the North' (1814-1874) and his daughter Louie Anderson is a 1850 photographic by London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This photo shows John Henry Anderson, the famous Scottish magician called the "Wizard of the North." He stands with his daughter Louie, who helped with his magic acts. Anderson started performing at 17 and became a big name in magic. He moved his show to London in 1840 and later opened a huge theater in Glasgow. This picture shows how magic changed from street tricks to real stage shows. Look up the London Stereoscopic and Photographic Company.
