Christmas Greetings From Thurston, the Magician -- December 13, 2017

Billboard, 22-December-1917

Magician Howard Thurston established himself as a successful vaudeville performer, then joined with Harry Kellar on his farewell tour.  When Kellar retired in 1908, Thurston carried on as his successor.  Thurston continued performing until he suffered a stroke in 1935.