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The Golden Age of Magic Posters: Nielsen Collection Pt. 1

Sat, Jun 25, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 26, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 240

Sungur, Zati. Hayali Oyunlar Ustadi Zati Sungur.

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Sungur, Zati. Hayali Oyunlar Ustadi Zati Sungur. Istambul: Duran Offset, ca. 1950. A central portrait of Sungur, flanked by vignettes from his illusion show, fills the majority of the image, while a ghostly bust of the performer looks down from above. 27 ¼ x 38 ½". Wrinkled and in need of relining. A-. An important poster in that Sungur was the magician who some believe invented the “Thin Model” Sawing in Half illusion. No other posters advertising his show are known.

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