Nicholi (1870's-?) The Little Russian Prince While the back of the card is extremely interesting, it is speculated that the info is not true. He was billed as being in his thirties, but he was actually around 11 years old at the time. It's also said that he suffered from progeria, a disease that causes premature aging. Pitchcard                   click thumbnails for additional items Back to the Freaks Home † Contact // All material ©Patt Kelley Illustration.