The haunted obelisk

[Jose Oranto]

Jose, check out George E. Jennes, Maskelyne and Cooke. Egyptian Hall, London, 1873-1904, London 1967.

It has photos and illustrations of the magic show at Egyptian Hall, and includes some brief mentions of Cleopatra's Needle:


The year was 1881, the sketch proves a favourite and is reproduced several times over the following years, in late 1887 it is noted that is was being revived for another season,

Excellent, Kattrup! You always get the right book.

[Gary Barnett]

Kattrup is a professional!

[Kattrup]

Thanks, glad to help - looking forward to seeing your book, Jose