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Oversized 3 sheet, magic poster, The poster is for "Nesbitt's Mysteries" and features a magician named Li-Chung Soo.
The poster is an example of a magic poster from the early 20th century. The figure and name "Li-Chung Soo" are a theatrical persona. This persona was used by an American magician named Neil Nesbitt, who was one of several magicians who adopted a "Chinese conjurer" identity to perform tricks.
The design is a copy of a famous poster for Chung Ling Soo, a different magician who also adopted a Chinese persona. The original artist is not identified, but the poster was printed by Alf Cooke of Leeds, England.
The visual style of the poster, including the man's head and the colorful, patterned elements, is reminiscent of Art Deco and Art Nouveau design. |
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