The Salon de Magie Part IV
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 335
TAFT. Taft the Great Illusionist. Frankfurt: Block & Schmid...
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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TAFT.?Taft the Great Illusionist.?Frankfurt: Block & Schmidt, ca. 1910. Eight-sheet color lithographed billboard poster, shows Taft seated in a chair before a burning fireplace, a menacing devil looking over his shoulder, and with scenes from his act around him. 68 x 68". Linen backed. Somewhat darkened, scattered repairs and over-coloring. B+. Scarce. Despite Taft's billing as a comedy magician, this poster shows a much more contemplative performer and sinister tone, even if some comedic moments from his show are also pictured.
