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Jansen, Harry. The Great Jansen. America's Greatest Transformist. Milwaukee, American Show Print, ca. 1915. Half-sheet (21 x 28 ¼") color lithograph depicting Jansen's performance of what is today known as the Modern Cabinet illusion, but at the time was called The Three Graces. Closed marginal tears and some browning to extremities, but overall good condition. Uncommon. Linen backed. As previously stated, Harry Jansen assumed the stage name Dante in 1922.


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2011-03-26

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