Oswald Rae. Window Card-His image-IBM Convention-1930-Fort Wayne IN-vFINE, -Af

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Oswald Rae. Window Card-His image-IBM Convention-1930-Fort Wayne IN-vFINE,
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ITEM:   This is a window card for Oswald Rae from Great Britain.  His photo in the center.  There is a  paper pasted in upper right corner for his appearance at the International Brotherhood of Magicians convention that was in Fort Wayne Indiana, in 1930.
DATE:  1930
SIZE:  14 by 22 inches
CONDITION:  Minor corner bumps,  small chip on right edge, just in white border, Small hole under his chin, and three tiny ones by "H" in HUMORIST.
All is in otherwise very Fine, almost Mint condition..  Please view the attached image to see the quality of this fine item.
From Magicpedia, courtesy of Genii Magazine:
Oswald Rae
(1892–1967), born and raised in Reading, Berkshire, was an English magician.
In 1915 he joined the Royal Corps of Engineers and was on active service until 1918. In 1919 he was in Germany with the Army of Occupation. During the war he gave over 500 performances to troops in France, was personally thanked and complimented by General Lord Plumer.
On his return from Germany he joined a concert party at Exmouth, England, and stayed with them until 1921 when he became manager of DeMond's Concert Party Enterprises, Skegness. He continued with them in 1922, and then in 1923 went into vaudeville. Since then he has been doing mostly society entertaining.
During his act in 1937 he performed the following tricks: The Holdup Trick, silk to Match Box, the Pip Card, Ink bottle and Turnip, bill Trick. Oswald Rae had a great line of patter and making wonderful impressions during his act.
Oswald Rae appeared before the Queen of Belgium, Prince of Wales, Princess of Monaco, Duke of Grafton, Earl of Athlone, Marquis of Reading, etc.
In 1928 he formed the
British Ring
25 along with half a dozen others and was its President until 1947. The Ring grew quickly and had at 1932 already over 50 members.
He worked for
ENSA
during World War Two.
Rae had been a professional magician all his life and in 1965 celebrated his 50th year as a professional. His work was confined primarily to entertainments for private parties.
Oswald Rae passed away October 8, 1967 (age 74). He is survived by his wife, Margaret
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