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20 sheet stone litho magic poster the magician
Grover George, known professionally as "George, the Supreme Master of Magic". The poster was created by the Otis Lithograph Company around 1922 for his "Triumphant American Tour".
Details of the Poster and Show
Magician's Name: Grover George (1887-1958).
Tour & Claims: The poster advertises a massive production involving "18 People" and a "Car load of Scenic Effects".
Historical Context: Despite the "Triumphant American Tour" claim, George faced significant competition and pressure from the era's most prominent magician, Howard Thurston, who reportedly pressured theaters not to book George. As a result, the full tour never occurred in the US, and George took his show to South America where he found success.
Poster Discovery: The unused posters languished in a Wisconsin barn until the 1980s when they were discovered and sold to collectors, becoming iconic pieces of magic history. |
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