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DEPREE. MR. DEPREE, WHO HAS FOR TEN YEARS PRACTICED THE ART OF LEGERDEMAIN. Norwich: Kitton, Printer, 1808. Letterpress broadside advertising a varied program by Depree, including “curious deceptions with cards, money, rings, handkerchiefs, etc.,” the presentation of a “sagacious bird,” slack wire performances, dexterous tricks, mind reading, and several feats of balancing. 21¼ × 8¾". Old folds, minor wear, and chipping around perimeter. An early conjuring broadside. A magician named Depree was said to be the first conjurer to appear in Australia, in 1837. Though unlikely, it is possible that this broadside advertises the same individual.