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Ramo Samee. Ramo Samee The Indian Juggler. [London], 1821. Letterpress broadside advertising a four-part show, headlined by Ramo Samee, who “will go through the whole of his extraordinary feats of strength and agility,” and perform the Cups and Balls, sword swallowing, balancing and other miraculous feats. 14 ½ x 9 ¾”. Edges chipped, else very good. Considered by some to be the first professional juggler in England, Samee came to the country in 1819, and achieved considerable success with an act that included fire eating, sword swallowing, and magic tricks, graduating from street performer to theatre-filling stage entertainer. Despite public plaudits, he died penniless in 1850. This broadside advertises a performance at the theatre that would eventually become London’s fabled Old Vic.