Marquis, George (George Marquis Kelly). Around the World to You! Marquis the Magician. Mason City: Central Show Printing Co., ca. 1950. Four-color window card advertising this “genius of comedy and illusion” and his appearance in Austin, Minn. 14 x 22". Scuffed; pinholes at borders. B+. At one time considered as a successor to Harry Blackstone, Marquis was certainly a capable and finished performer. In addition to a stage-filling illusion show, he occasionally presented spook shows, as well. An unfortunate combination of alcoholism and infidelity were enough to keep him from any “big time” success as an entertainer. More than one report of his exploits while drunk – including one incident in which he walked off the stage into the orchestra pit unknowingly – kept agents and contracts at bay. By the time of his passing, he had been married eight times.