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MARTINO. Grand Opening of Martino’s Temple of Amusement and Enchantment. New York: Metropolitan Job Print, [1868]. Letterpress broadside advertises the gift show of this “California Illusionist and Ventriloquist” in Flushing, Long Island. Featured is his Living Head illusion, most likely a version of Stodare’s Sphinx. 21 ¾ x 9”. Stained, reinforced with old paper tape at rear and one edge, a few chips. Contemporary news clipping affixed to verso being a letter to the editor of a local paper reviewing Martino’s show advertised on this bill.