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DEVANT, David (David Wighton, 1868 – 1941). David Devant’s Handwritten Patter and Program Notes. Dated 23 March, 1908 in a neat hand at the top of the first sheet (possibly that of Devant’s secretary), the manuscript details his performance at the Foresters Hall, Shirley Southampton. The program included the Flower in Buttonhole, Vanishing & Reproduced Magic Wand, Tambourine Rings, Magical Welding, Billiard Ball Manipulation, Miser’s Dream and Hat Production, handkerchief tricks Rice Bowls, and a Hat Production. Devant writes his patter in detail including numerous jokes, as well as some stage directions. Four sheets, printed rectos only, corners trimmed contemporarily, with original pin in upper left. Sold together with a typewritten transcription of the manuscript by Wu-Ling (Richard Ritson). RARE.