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HERRMANN, Alexander (1844–96). ST. CHARLES THEATRE PROGRAM. (New Orleans), 1891. Oversize pictorial program for an appearance of the famed Mephistophelean magician at the St. Charles Theatre, New Orleans, commencing October 25, 1891. The four-part program includes the Strobeika illusion, Vanishing Lady (of de Kolta), and The New Black Art. Wood-engraved bust portrait of Herrmann to front. Small folio (15½ × 11"). Spine chipped, corner torn away on rear sheet. A large and handsome program from Herrmann’s heyday.
The program lists Herrmann’s wife, Adelaide, as the “proprietor” of the enterprise, William E. Robinson as the stage manager, and Chas. D’Alvini (perhaps a relative of the famous juggler) as the “Master Mechanic” of the company.