"Mabel Sperry, brilliant musical star, hailed by critics as the world's greatest girl xylophonist, featured with Birch, master magician and company." Promoting a performance by husband and wife duo. Mac Birch began performing on the Lyceum and Chautauqua circuits in Ohio. He quickly gained a reputation for his work, offering a full, unassisted two-hour magic show. Later, his wife Mabel Sperry, a xylophonist and also played the marimba, provided the musical interlude in his shows. Two of his featured acts were the Vanishing Pony and the Silk Mirage. Birch was a contemporary of other master illusionists like Blackstone, Thurston, and the great Harry Houdini. After over 50 years as a headliner, Birch retired from performing in the 1960s. Printer: Central Show Printing Company Material: Paper linen-backed on canvas Condition: Fair, some damage throughout Please note all sizes are approximate.
