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[MAGIC]. Pair of Broadsides for Magicians. Including: “Monsr. Bamboozle, the Celebrated Conjuror, He does assure de Madams and Mademoiselles of Halifax, dat he can transform (by his own real certain façon de parler)...” Halifax: Jacobs Office, [ca. 19th century]. Unusual letterpress broadside in dialect advertising Monsieur Bamboozle. 10 ¼ x 7 ¼”. Mounted onto modern art board. Worn, soiled, creased, right margin partially repaired making the right margin a bit uneven. Good. And: “Professor Oscar Anderson Son of the Great Professor Anderso, the King of Magic…” West Hartlepool: New Gaiety Theatre, 1873. Partial letterpress broadside for performances by Anderson and Mr. T. Maclagan and Mr. Richard Durden. 17 ¾ x 11”. Lower portion (about a third) missing beneath “Durden,” worn, soiled, with several pencil and ink notations. Fair. Rare.