Hercat, The Mystery of She at the Egyptian Hall
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Hercat, The Mystery of She at the Egyptian Hall
Hercat, The Mystery of She at the Egyptian Hall
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SC_GL_ENT_050-099 page 60 (Collage 323097)
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London Metropolitan Archives: Granger Entertainments
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Hercat, (R.D. Chater c.1843 - 1913) was an illusionist and ventriloquist who published several books on conjuring, mind reading and ventriloquism. 'She' (Ayesha) featured in the popular adventure story by H Rider Haggard, first published as a magazine serial and then as a novel in 1886 – 87. She was a tribal queen who appeared to be immortal after passing through a mysterious pillar of fire. Hercat's illusion of a beautiful woman arising from the flames cleverly cashed in on this fame.
Hercat, (R.D. Chater c.1843 - 1913) was an illusionist and ventriloquist who published several books on conjuring, mind reading and ventriloquism. 'She' (Ayesha) featured in the popular adventure story by H Rider Haggard, first published as a magazine serial and then as a novel in 1886 – 87. She was a tribal queen who appeared to be immortal after passing through a mysterious pillar of fire. Hercat's illusion of a beautiful woman arising from the flames cleverly cashed in on this fame.
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