"CHANG AND FAK-HONG'S UNITED MAGICIANS PRESENTS HARA-KIRI" MAGIC POSTER.
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Starting Bid:
$172.50
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Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 15, 2016 10:00:00 PM)
Item Description
17.25x25.25" poster for 1930s magic show that starred The Great Chang, a magician who frequently shared the bill w/other Asian illusionists; Fak-Hong in this instance. Poster was printed in Valencia, Spain. In spite of the sound of his appellation, Chang was actually the stage name of Juan Pablo Jesorum (1889-1972), a native of Panama who learned magic as an assistant/interpreter for The Great Raymond. Jesorum began his solo career in 1913 as "The Great Pablo," then later as "Li-Ho Chang" and still later simply as "Chang." Though he toured all over the world w/his magic show, it was in South America where he found his greatest success, best known for his "Shooting A Bullet Through A Woman" trick, an illusion also performed by Carter the Great. Poster is wonderfully illustrated, w/image of Chang in Chinese robes as he stands by vase w/flaming spirits erupting from it as rabbits and owl watch. Chang's shadow resembles dark ghost and bats fly overhead. Poster has been rolled and is evenly aged. Scattered lt. margin wear and spot of moisture staining by Fak-Hong's name at top, but this blends somewhat and poster is still Fine/VF overall.
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