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Astarte Levitation Handbill. Bedford, 1896. Letterpress handbill advertising the performance of Leyman Robarto “the greatest modern magician & hypnotist,” at the Town Hall, Bedford, with a performance including “Astarte or “Cyprian,” The Beautiful Nymph of the Air.” The floating “nymph” will “be made to personate most of the ancient and classic characters” while “defying the law of gravity.” 8 ½ x 5 ½”. Minor toning and wear at extremities.