Variety is the spice of life! : Go and see Pettit! the Wizard, pupil of the world-renowed Mons. Adriant. Also, the wonderful mute, Mr. Frank de Farris They will give a grand entertainment: at [blank] on [blank] eve'g, [blank] 1864 Mr. de Farris! lost his
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Variety is the spice of life! Go and see Pettit! the Wizard, pupil of the world-renowed Mons. Adriant. Also, the wonderful mute, Mr. Frank de Farris They will give a grand entertainment: at [blank] on [blank] eve'g, [blank] 1864 Mr. de Farris! lost his speech by a fall from a horse, while performing in the circus. He can put all his joints out of place ... can put his hands behind his back and take a piece of money off of his feet with his mouth. He will also swallow a steel sword! 23 inches long. Pettit's exhibition will consist of magic the most wonderful ever witnessed. The following is a selection, from over one thousand feats! as performed by Blitz, Wyman, Adriant, and others of the profession. Come and you will be beautifully deceived. ... Admittance, 20 cents Children, under 12 years, 10 cents. Doors open at 7 o'clock--to commence at 8. Front seats for ladies
Description
Printed area, including the ornamental border, measures 73.9 x 22.9 cm., Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Pettit the Wizard
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare *PB 1864 Pettit (25)5761.F.110 (McAllister)
Unionville Hall one afternoon and evening! Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society! : Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz t
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Unionville Hall one afternoon and evening! Benefit of the Ladies' Aid Society! Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz the world-renowned ventriloquist and magician, will give his performances at the above place, Friday afternoon and evening, April 8th, 1864, commencing at 3 and half-past 7 o'clock. ... To conclude with the wonderful Dance of six plates on a common table! Lessons given in ventriloquism. Family amusements for sale. Also, A history of ventriloquism, with instructions and anecdotes price 15 cents. For sale at the door. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents
Description
Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (26)5761.F.6a (McAllister)
Robert Raikes' School House Sixth Street, above Carpenter. Benefit of the Bounty Fund of the 2d Ward : Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canar
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Robert Raikes' School House Sixth Street, above Carpenter. Benefit of the Bounty Fund of the 2d Ward Wonderful metamorphoses in natural magic: modern thaumaturgics and ancient sorcery, combined with immence powers of ventriloquism, and the learned canary birds! Sig'r Blitz the world-renowned ventriloquist and magician, will give his performances at the above place, Thursday afternoon and evening, April 14th, 1864 commencing at 3 and quarter of 8 o'clock. ... To conclude with the wonderful Dance of six plates on a common table! Lessons given in ventriloquism. Family amusements for sale. Also, A history of ventriloquism, with instructions and anecdotes price 15 cents. For sale at the door. Admission, 25 cents. Children, 15 cents
Description
Originally part of a McAllister scrapbook., Digitized by Alexander Street Press for Images of the American Civil War.
Creator
Blitz, Antonio, 1810-1877
Date
[1864]
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia | Books & Other Texts | Rare PB 1864 Blitz (26)5761.F.15a (McAllister)