Sold for:
$4,000
$4,000
Chicago: Goes Litho Co. , ca. 1905. Three images show Carter performing his famous "Divorce Machine" illusion. In effect, an assistant seated in a wicker chair was hoisted in the air by two ropes attached to a winch. At the shot of a pistol in Carter's hands, the lady vanished from mid-air while the chair crashed to the floor. 20x 26 7/8". Borders recreated, registration issue original to poster; B. Rare.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2017-02-04
