Adelaide Scarcez, a successful dancer, was 22 when she met the magician Alexander Herrmann in 1875. After their marriage, she joined his spectacular show. She assisted him, and she danced - a popular part of the performances. Alexander Herrmann died in 1896. Adelaide was grief-stricken, but the show went on. In 1897, the "Herrmann the Great Co." went on the road starring Adelaide and Leon Herrmann, a nephew. Adelaide performed her dances and some of Alexander's more spectacular pieces. Adelaide Herrmann, known as The Queen of Magic, toured with her grand show on and off until she retired in 1928 at age 75. Vintage sepia matte-finish 7.5 x 9.75 portrait, signed in black fountain pen. In fine condition, with scattered light trivial soiling, some silvering to the darker areas, minor scuffing, age wear and residue from a previous mounting on the reverse. RRAuction COA.
