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DÖBLER, Ludwig (1801–64). THE CELEBRATED. HERR DÖBLER. FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY. Hull: W. R. Goddard, Printer, 1842. Letterpress double-bill advertising an appearance of this Austrian magician at the Theatre-Royal, Hull, the right half of the broadside giving a detailed description of the feats he will present, among them the “Gipsies’ Wonder Kitchen,” and the most famous of Döbler’s feats, “The Magic Illumination,” in which two hundred candles were lit at the shot of a revolver held in his hand, to commence the performance. Below the program are lengthy “opinions of the press.” 14¾ × 19¼". Creasing, closed tears at center, soiling and wear around edges, else good. Uncommon.
Döbler regularly presented magic lantern projections and optical effects, though none are listed on this bill. This performance was part of his first tour of the United Kingdom and mentions his patronage by the Queen rather prominently. He actually worked in Hull for four nights only, from October 18 – 21, 1842.