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Lot #736 - A FEMALE MAGICIAN & MENTALIST - DELORAS. A Terrific Act Of Rare Entertainment

  • Auction House:
    Leski Auctions
  • Sale Name:
    Australian & Historical
  • Sale Date:
    13 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 1: Lots 1 - 667
    14 Jun 2020 ~ 12noon (AEST) - Session 2: Lots 668 - 941
  • Lot #:
    736
  • Lot Description:
    A FEMALE MAGICIAN & MENTALIST - DELORAS. A Terrific Act Of Rare Entertainment
    c1955 colour lithograph, inscribed and dated “Yours in magic, Charles E. & Deloras Sloggett, 11/10/55” in ink on image upper right, 95 x 35cm. Linen-backed. Printed by Cunninghame & Co. Sydney. “Charles E. Slogett proudly presents. The celebrated, sensational, scientific lady hypnotist and mentalist. Unlimited laughter born of bewilderment.... The impossible made possible. In addition, the internationally famous, the incomparable Sloggett’s comedy stage show that have played to capacity audiences wherever they appear. Circus, pantomime, a distinct novelty show. All for fun and laughter.”
  • Notes:
    Charles E. Sloggett (1889–1962) was an Australian magician who performed all over Australia from 1911 to the 1950s. He was married four times. Three of these women were heavily involved in the Sloggetts act featuring their own routines as Athena Pallas (Athena Mansfield), Tex Veletta (Theresa Potts) and Deloras (Emily Walton).
  • Estimate:
    A$1,500 - 1,750
  • Realised Price:
    $0.00
  • Category:
    Collectables

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