Punch and Judy Auction

Heritage Auctioneers & Valuers will offer a remarkable collection devoted to the enduring world of Punch & Judy, magic and children’s entertainment as part of its three-day auction from 27–29 September 2026.
The collection of Punch and Judy man, actor and children’s entertainer Frank Turvey (Frank) – known professionally as Professor Mystral and Mister Magipatch – will form a major part of the sale on Monday 28 September.
More than 400 lots of Punch & Judy material will be offered, alongside over 50 lots relating to magic, performance and costume. Built up over many years, the collection encompasses both the history of Punch & Judy and the working life of a professional entertainer.
Among the extraordinary variety are Punch & Judy booths and puppets, hand puppets, postcards, Victorian scraps, advertising ware, crested china, brassware, figurines, Hantel Victorian Miniatures, original paintings and original theatrical props. There are also unusual pieces of Punch & Judy-related glass, including uranium glass, together with costumes and material associated with Turvey’s performing characters.