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Halfsheet reproduction magic poster vintage poster advertises the famous magic act
"Le Roy, Talma & Bosco", also known as the "Comedians de Mephisto Co.". The performing trio consisted of Belgian illusionist Servais Le Roy, his wife Mary Ann Ford (known professionally as Talma, "The Queen of Coins"), and comedian Leon Bosco.
The show was a sensational mix of grand illusions and sleight of hand. Le Roy performed large-scale tricks like the famous Asrah levitation, while Talma specialized in coin and card manipulation, and Bosco provided comic relief. The tagline "They played cards once the kitty won" refers to a comical element of their show, where the "kitty" (a real white cat seen in the poster) supposedly wins the card game. |
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