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HARDEEN (Theo Weiss, 1876 – 1945). Annotated Hardeen Theatr...

Estimate: $400 - $800

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HARDEEN (Theo Weiss, 1876 ? 1945). Annotated Hardeen Theatrical Contract. Dated September 4, 1901, the contract outlines performances by the ?handcuff expert? at a salary of ?25 per week. Chipped, with separations at old central fold. SIGNED ?Theodore Hardeen,? and bearing two annotations by the magician: ?If I don?t receive confirmation in 6 days my signature is null and void, T.H.? and ?The two shows in reference are to be preformed [sic] at the Grand Bolton.? Hardeen has additionally signed an annotation by the theatre manager in the left margin to acknowledge its terms.