I’m hoping to find someone who is able to search the 1920s and 1930s German and / or Italian newspapers. I’m researching an English magician (escapologist) who was on his way to becoming the next Harry Houdini. He was very prominent during 1927 and 1928 but had to retire from escapology in the late 1929 because of an accident. However, he returned to performing again between 1934 -1939. He went under the name of INO the Wizard of Escapology and Magic, also, The Great INO. His fame was escaping from a strait-jacket whilst hanging upside down with his feet tied by a rope which was suspended from the roof of the theatre. He also escaped from handcuffs, ropes and chains.
I have a photo of INOs autograph book which has been signed by Adolf Hitler at a theatre called
? Gardens, Berlin. I think that a report of his act was in the Exberliner. Unfortunately, the autograph is undated but must have been during the years stated above.
Similarly, there is an undated autograph of Benito Mussolini who saw INOs act at the Romano Theatre, Rome.
If anyone can search the German and / or Italian newspapers, say 1926-1929 and 1934-1939 for an advert / notification about a forthcoming performance or a review of his act, it would be greatly appreciated.
Paul, with thanks.
