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FAKIR OF OOLU (Alfred Sylvester, 1831 – 86). Marvelous, Supernatural, Spiritual and Mysterious Performance!!! London: Phillips Bros. Steam Printers, [1873]. One-color letterpress handbill advertising a final week of performances at the Egyptian Hall. During this run of shows the Fakir performed “The Last Link Severed,” similar to Robert-Houdin’s Ethereal Suspension, wherein his assistant appeared to defy gravity and float in mid-air (but the second support is removed). Dawes ownership label to verso, upper left corner. 7 ¼ x 5”. Light foxing.