The Golden Age of Magic Posters • The Nielsen Collection Part II
Sat, Feb 4, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Feb 5, 2017 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 238
THURSTON, HOWARD. Chicago American Says “Go See” Thurston.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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Cincinnati & New York: The Strobridge Litho. Co., ca. 1910. A reproduction of sketches made by French, staff artist of the Chicago American, showing scenes from the Thurston show at McVicker’s theater, Chicago, on one of Thurston’s annual and early tours through the Midwest. Among the effects pictured are the levitation and the lion used in Thurston’s Lady to Lion illusion. 40 x 30". Considerable repair to old tears and margins; B-. In addition to assuming Harry Kellar’s “mantle” of magic, Thurston acquired his entire show, as well as the route he toured. McVicker’s was a regular stop on Kellar’s annual tours.
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