MARQUIS, George (George Kelly). Archive of Marquis the Magician Ephemera and Photos. 1930s – 70s. Approximately 40 items, including photographs, handbills, small broadsides (one for his spook show), brochures, newspaper clippings telegrams, holographic postcards, letters, programs, and more. Many items INSCRIBED AND SIGNED on in the hand of Marquis or his various wives and assistants. 4tos and smaller. Condition varies, but generally good or better. An interesting mix of material from the life and career of this touring illusionist whose fame was forestalled by drunkenness, among other personal issues, as many of the documents in this archive reveal. To wit: “What's the matter with Marquis? … His attitude is bad for the entire profession." Several of the letters in the archive, written to Bill Sachs, editor of The Billboard's magic page, reveal similar information.