[ADVERTISING ? MAGIC]. Collection of Vintage Magicians' Advertising and Brochures. 1890s ? 1970s. Approximately 250 items, all neatly organized and alphabetized, and encompassing the printed advertising material of primarily British magicians (with some American material included). Among the performers represented are McDonald Birch, Richard Armour, Fu Manchu (a printed playbill for his appearance at the Apollo Theatre), Levante, Sid Lorraine, Servais LeRoy (a program for his final disastrous show at the Hecksher Theater), Dell O'Dell, C.A. George Newmann, Chevalier Nic, Howard Peters, Johnny Platt, Slydini, Scalzo, Max Thiel, Bert Allerton, Carolyn Trask, Willard the Wizard, Cyril Yettmah, Louis Zingone, and dozens more. Included are brochures, tickets, handbills, flyers, programs, and much more. 4tos and smaller, generally in very good condition, with some items INSCRIBED AND SIGNED. A large and impressive collection.