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THURSTON, Howard. Howard Thurston TLS to Paul Noffke. Dated Nov. 17, 1931, Thurston writes on his printed letterhead to fellow magician Noffke, stating, “Will be glad to meet you Monday night after the last performance. Sorry I cannot accept any more invitations as the work is so hard I never go any place only occasionally.” One 8vo sheet, with old folds and tape remnants to verso, else very good. Signed in ink, “Howard Thurston.” As the 1930s wore on, Thurston found himself struggling to keep his giant illusion show on the road. He resorted to working in “presentation houses,” sometimes giving five or more shows each day, sharing the stage with motion pictures. It was an unwelcome swan song to an otherwise successful career spent breaking box office records and playing to sell-out crowds. Thurston passed away in 1936.