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FAIRBURN, John (1789 – 1840). Fairburn's Conjuror. Monsieur Chabert the Fire King. London: J. Fairburn, ca. 1815. Hand-colored engraving of an extravagant conjuring entertainment. Chabert steps from the door of a man-sized oven, flames leaping forth from inside. At his sides, magicians perform with cards and birds, while one at the left presents a decapitation illusion. The foot of each column flanking the scene bears the name of Breslaw and Gyngell. Matted; 9 7/8 x 14 ½". Taped to mat. Strong colors. Scarce. See Toole Stott 289.