There is an interesting story behind this programme. One of the variety acts listed is Max Sterling with three Maskelyne & Devant illusions: the Burmese Gong, the Magic Kettle, and the Mascot Moth. David Devant’s My Magic Life tells us that Max Sterling left a vital piece of equipment behind in London, and the booking was postponed until January 1906. By that time Sterling was in the US with the same three Maskelyne & Devant illusions, and another performer took his place in Paris. More information will be found in the PDF, which includes all twelve pages of the programme and a photograph of Max Sterling.
Programme for Olympia, Paris: December 1905
Item Details
| Size | 12 pages, each 140 x 195mm. |
|---|---|
| Year | 1905 |
| Date | December 1905 |
| Theatre | Olympia (Paris) |
| People | David Devant, J.N. Maskelyne, Max Sterling |
| Organisations | Maskelyne and Devant (partnership) |
| Acts | Max Sterling with Maskelyne and Devant illusions |
| Key Phrases | Photographs, Postcards |
| Category | Programmes & Handbills |
| Ref no | N3404 Pr.MiscM13 |