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3 sheet on kraft paper Stone litho magic vintage advertisement poster for Von Arx, a professional magician and illusionist. The man depicted is Charles Albert Nicol (1873-1959), who used "Von Arx" as one of his prominent stage names.
Information on "Von Arx"
Profession: Magician and illusionist.
Real Name: Charles Albert Nicol.
Career: He was known as the "World's Premier Illusionist" and often toured with his "All-American Company". Despite this, he spent a significant part of his career touring internationally.
Poster Details: The original poster was created by the Morgan Litho. Co. in Cleveland, Ohio, and is part of the extensive Magic poster collection held by the Library of Congress.
Other Stage Names: During his career, Nicol used several stage names, including "The Great Chalbert" and "Chasan", particularly after facing difficulties while touring abroad during World War I. |
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