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ISOLA, Emile (1860–1945) and Vincent (1862–1947). ISOLA. Paris: J. Weiner, ca. 1893. Color lithographed poster depicting a flag bearer in renaissance-like costume announcing daily performances and matinees on a bill set out beside him, presented by the Isolas, “mysterious enchanters.” 50 × 37¼". Contemporary tax stamp in upper third, minor over-coloring at old folds; A-. Linen backed.
The Isola brothers transformed their love of mechanics and conjuring into a career in motion pictures, following closely down the path of fellow magician (and competitor) Georges Méliès. They took over the Theatre de Capucines (advertised in this poster) in 1892 and renamed it the Theatre Isola, and in 1896 began exhibiting moving pictures there using a Knietographe de Bedts (which they renamed the Isolatographe). They went on to direct a number of Parisian theaters, including the famous Folies Bergere.