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Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). Blackstone the World’s Master Magician. Erie: Erie Litho., ca. 1922. An early poster depicting a young Blackstone, net in his hands, the scene filled by imps, roosters, doves, and rabbits. Mephistopheles looks over his shoulder. On stage, Blackstone used the net to apparently catch live doves from the air. 20 1/2 x 26 1/2". Two folds over-colored; A-. The only known example of this poster.


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2016-06-25

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