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3 sheet magic Stone litho vintage theatrical poster for the American illusionist and ventriloquist, Will B. Wood. The poster, created around 1900-1905, advertises his performance, prominently featuring his image and several small figures depicted as red devils or imps interacting with him.
Will B. Wood (William B. Wood)
Profession: Wood was a well-known American illusionist and ventriloquist who toured extensively in South America and Europe.
Stage Name & Nickname: He was billed professionally as Will B. Wood and sometimes referred to as "The Kellar of South America," a reference to his mentor, the famous magician Harry Kellar.
Illusions: He was particularly famous for an illusion called the "Edna Illusion" (also known as "Edna's Great Sensation" or "Maid of the Moon") in which his wife and assistant, Edna, appeared to rise from flames and levitate in the air.
Poster Details: The poster in the image likely refers to one of his acts and was printed by the Donaldson Litho Co. in Newport, Kentucky, around the turn of the 20th century. |
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