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Lot 143

NESBITT, Neil (1888 – 1936). The Great Nesbitt. Leeds: Alf ...

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NESBITT, Neil (1888 ? 1936). The Great Nesbitt. Leeds: Alf Cooke, ca. 1914. Three-sheet poster in dark tones bears a striking portrait of the British magician standing before a question mark. 89 x 39". Over-coloring to old folds and short tears, one old tape stain; B. Linen backed. Designed by Jim Affleck [?], and signed in the plate by the artist. SCARCE. Nesbitt presented an act demonstrating the wonders of electricity and ?wireless control" of various mechanical items. Later, he would present many of Chung Ling Soo's most famous illusions using the great magician's apparatus. For the last several years of his life, he managed a theatre in Hull.