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Halfsheet magic vintage poster advertises
"The Sensational Murray - Australian Escapologist" (whose real name was Norman Murray Walters). The poster is a vintage collectible from the 1950s that promoted his personal appearance at Murray's Magic Mart in Blackpool, England.
Key Details
Performer: Murray (Norman Murray Walters), a world-famous magician and escape artist.
Title: Billed as "The Favourite Magical Entertainer of the Universe".
Location: The specific event was at Murray's Magic Mart on King Street, Blackpool.
Legacy: Murray is credited with coining the word "escapology". Items from his career, including this style of poster, are on display at the Showtown museum in Blackpool. |
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