HERRMANN Leon (1867 1909) Oversized Cabinet card portrait of

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HERRMANN Leon (1867-1909). Oversized Cabinet card portrait of Leon, holding three devils on a ladder and with a devil on his shoulder, on a slightly oversized mount lettered "Leon Herrmann, The World's Renowned Prestidigitor;" Inscribed and Signed to Charles De Vere. Np, 1902.

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Inscription reads, "To my friend De Vere with my best wishes, Leon Herrmann Dec. 18th 1902."
De Vere (Herbert Shakespeare Gardiner WILLIAMS (1843-1931) was an English professional magician working as Professor de Vere. In addition to writing several books on magic, he ran a highly-regarded magic store in Paris after his retirement from the stage.