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Lot 207

Maskelyne and Devant?s Mysteries Programme.

Estimate: $150 - $250

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Devant, David (David Wighton). Maskelyne and Devant?s Mysteries Programme. Circa 1905/1906. A pictorial letterpress handbill/program featuring Devant?s performance in two parts at St. George?s Hall with acts such as ?The Enchanted Hive,? ?The Burmese Gong,? and the final act- an illusionary sketch called ?The Mascot Moth.? Framed in museum glass and mounted with conservation tape, 11 x 5?. Dated contemporary inscription to upper margin, small closed tears with marring to front of bill along lower margin slightly affecting text.