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Murray. Scrapbook of Murray escape and magic memorabilia. Including nearly one dozen candid photographs of Murray performing various tricks and escapes including his Milk Can escape and stage illusions. Other contents include pictures of theatre marquees with Murray's name in lights, small and large-format multi-color and pictorial broadsides for Murray performances in the UK and abroad, advertising novelties, handbills, and a full-color half-sheet Murray poster mounted inside the rear cover of the book. 100s of items in all. 1930s – 50s. Condition varies, but generally good. Some items inscribed and signed.


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Date:
2011-10-29

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