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STODARE (Colonel Joseph STODDART 1831-1866). Pair of albumen photographic full-length portraits in carte-de-visite format, both showing Stodare
STODARE (Colonel Joseph STODDART 1831-1866). Pair of albumen photographic full-length portraits in carte-de-visite format, both showing Stodare standing next to a table, with one photo showing one of his props, on unmarked mounts; one image Signed by Stodare in the lower margin. Circa 1860.
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Notes: Stodare was a well-known English magician around the middle of the 19th century, and introduced some inspired illusions, including the talking sphinx. He also authored several books, both much sought after today.
These are the only known photographic images of the great Stodare. The legendary sphinx or talking head is pictured on one of the photographs. The head rests on a ordinary table instead of the trick table used to create the effect.
with--Two contemporary clippings from French newspapers dealing with Stodare.
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