Sold for:
$1,200
$1,200
LeRoy, Servais. Servais LeRoy TLS to Sam Margules. Dated Jan. 19, 1932, the great Belgian illusionist writes regarding the after effects of a serious car accident that nearly took his life and all but ended his career. One tall 8vo sheet, signed “Servais LeRoy.” Margules, a confidant of many New York magicians, would later produce a show featuring LeRoy that marked a sad end to the great magician’s career. Though billed as a triumphant display of his abilities and genius, LeRoy’s performance was not up to par – due in no small part to the accident mentioned in this letter. The show was a virtual disaster and struck LeRoy a deep psychological blow.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-04-04
