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LE GRAND DAVID AND HIS SPECTACULAR MAGIC COMPANY. A Group of 14 Posters and Related Ephemera. [Beverly, MA, 1970s-2000s]. 14 posters of various sizes (approximately 23 x 31” and smaller), most in color. Some general wear, soiling, creasing. Generally, A/A-. Sold with 12 original brochures and programs (in original wrappers) in generally fine condition. Also with: Variedades. Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Company, [1998]. 8vo. Illustrated. Publisher’s full brick cloth, front board and spine stamped in gilt (board a bit bowed, some minor occasional wear, soiling). Near fine. FIRST EDITION OF THIS RARE HISTORY OF LE GRAND DAVID. Le Grand David and his own Spectacular Magic Company was the longest-running consecutive magic stage show in the world (as per Guinness World Records), performing at the Cabot Street Cinema Theatre and the Larcom Theatre in Beverly, MA. The troupe was founded in the early 1970s by Cesareo Pelaez (1932-2012) and was eventually taken over by the skilled magician, David Bull (Pelaez’ apprentice), hence the name.