Sold for:
$7,000
$7,000
Thurston, Howard. Kellar's Successor Thurston. Cincinnati: Strobridge Litho Co., ca. 1908. Vignettes from Thurston’s show fill the scene, including his card manipulation routine, Prisoner of Canton and Levitation illusions, Pigeon Pie, balloons from a hat, and the Inexhaustible Coconut. The bottom of the poster bears the following text: “Mr. Kellar Says: ‘Thurston is the greatest magician the world has ever known.’” 39 1/2 x 84". Expert restoration to border, not affecting the image, old folds and abrasions expertly restored; B+. Scarce.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-06-25
