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President Arthur as a magician on stage, 1881
1576783 President Arthur as a magician on stage, 1881; (add.info.: A presidential conjuror President Chester A. Arthur as a magician on a stage, pulling cards out of a hat and tossing them into the audience; the cards are labelled "Secretary of Navy, Foreign Minister, Interior, Consulate, Collectorship, Soft Soap, Minister to Turkey, Quashed Endictment, Secretary of War, Protection, Postmaster, Promises, Gratitude, and Reciprocity". On the stage are other magic devices, a "Great Machine Trick" showing cards and labelled "New Political Deal Trick", a wheel labelled "Stalwartism Neutrality Halfbreedism", a bottle labelled "Ever-lasting Patronage Bottle", a cone labelled "Great Veto Extinguish Trick", and a drum labelled "Last Grand Trick Resignation".); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38452266
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1880s Conjuror Magician Presidential Secretary Chester Arthur
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In this intriguing print from 1881, President Chester A. Arthur takes center stage as a magician, captivating the audience with his political illusions. With a mischievous smile, he pulls cards out of a hat and tosses them into the crowd, each card representing a different aspect of his administration.
The labels on the cards reveal the inner workings of Arthur's presidency - from Secretary of Navy to Soft Soap to Reciprocity. The stage is filled with other magical devices, such as the "Great Machine Trick" showcasing the "New Political Deal Trick" and the "Ever-lasting Patronage Bottle."
As spectators watch in awe, they witness Arthur's mastery over politics through his clever tricks and illusions. The wheel labeled "Stalwartism Neutrality Halfbreedism" spins mysteriously while the drum labeled "Last Grand Trick Resignation" beats ominously in the background.
President Arthur truly embodies the role of a presidential conjuror, using his charm and wit to navigate through the complexities of American politics in the 19th century. This unique image captures a moment in history where magic and politics intertwine, leaving us mesmerized by President Arthur's sleight of hand on stage.
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