SAVREN, James (ca. 1821 ? 91). Behold the Mighty Wonders of the Great Wizard, Mr. James Savren. Circa 1880. Attractive half-sheet broadside with large woodcut image at the center showing Savren producing bundles of flowers from a large foulard. The stage around him is set with the elaborate magic apparatus of the era. 33 x 23 ?". Linen backed. General toning and small losses expertly repaired. The ?barber magician," Savren played an assisting role to many great magicians of his time, and occasionally performed himself. He was also an early collector of magic memorabilia whose holdings were acquired by Henry Evanion and later, Harry Houdini. Posters advertising his performances are scarce.