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‘Dragon’, children's poster by Wayne Anderson, England 1974 - © V&A Images

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This exhibition delves into the realms of fantasy and enchantment, exploring the ways in which magic has been embraced around the world for thousands of years - from the Indian rope trick to David Blaine's modern take on illusion, the tales of the Brothers Grimm to the 'Harry Potter' books. On display are costumes, tricks and illusions, film props and merchandise, optical toys, magic lanterns and games based around magic, ceramics, books and artworks, interactives and hands-on activities, arranged according to themes including 'Historical Illusion' and 'Fairies and Enchantment'. Among the varied highlights are Sooty and his wand, Elsie Wright and Frances Griffiths's 'Cottingley fairy photographs' and Tommy Cooper's card-picking 'Educated Duck'.

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V&A Museum of Childhood details

V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd, London E2 9PA

Transport Bethnal Green

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020 8983 5200/020 8983 5235 (information line)

http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc

10am-5.45pm daily

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