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Daybill magic vintage magic show posters featuring the Spanish magician
Profesor Alba, whose real name was Rafael Raga. He was also known as "El hombre que juega con la muerte" (The man who plays with death), which is the phrase seen at the bottom of the image in Spanish.
About Profesor Alba: He came from a family of magicians and succeeded his father in the successful magic act, touring until his own death in 1967.
Poster Details: The original posters, which are now collector's items, were created by the artist Ramon around 1959 using stone lithography.
The Act: The image depicts the magician in a tuxedo alongside a skeleton holding a scythe, a visual representation of his well-known act focused on death-defying illusions. |
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