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CHEFALO Ralph (Raffaele CEFALO 1885-1963). Mdlle. Palermo Assisted by Signor Chefalo. "The Garden of Mystery." Empire Palace, Portsmouth. January

CHEFALO Ralph (Raffaele CEFALO 1885-1963). Mdlle. Palermo Assisted by Signor Chefalo. "The Garden of Mystery." Empire Palace, Portsmouth. January 20, 1913. Offset theatre broadside; linen-backed. 29 3/4x9 3/4 inches (75.5x24.5 cm). G. Chamberlain, Printer, Lake Road, Landport.

  • Notes: with--Three small lettered broadsides for performances by Chefalo. Various small sizes. England and Prague, circa 1950.
    Chefalo was one of the better sleight-of-hand artists during his time. His assistant "Palermo" was actually his wife, Magdalena. He was widely criticized for performing in Nazi-held areas during the Second World War.

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