Posted 10 years ago
zguy2112
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This is an original stone lithograph window card for Newmann The Great, from my private collection of Magic posters ca.1920. Printed by Standard ST. Paul.
Simply a great striking image that depicts a portrait of Newmann with electricity shooting out of two hands above his head, symbolizing his mentalist powers! This window card came from the Newmann estate.
C.A. Newmann(November 28, 1880 - December 29, 1952), also known as Newmann the Great, was a hypnotist and pioneer mentalist. Newmann was born during the pioneer days when Indian uprisings, bank robberies and highway holdups were frequent occurrences. By the age of 13, Newmann The Boy Wonder was presenting an hypnotic and mind-reading show.
For many years he limited the majority of his performances to the Northern Middle Western States, returning to the same cities year after year. For many summer seasons he gave his performances in his own tent. Newmann was primarily a mentalist who specializes in unusual, high class mental presentations, although he also presents a few illusions, such as the Levitation, The Spirit Paintings, and similar effects, in connection with his regular program. However, for over 35 years his program was composed only of Hypnotic and Mind Reading effects. He also featured the "Blindfold Drive", an amazing task that allowed him to drive an automobile to a specific destination while being blindfolded!
I dont know why but this style of old posters have an incredible power when you watch them. I think that all moderns effects will cant copy them never.
Thanks for share, very interesting comment as well.
So true, vv!
Hi friend! How are you?
Such a fantastic poster really?
Hi friend, I hope zguy is cool with us talking here, I bet a guy who collects cool posters like this is cool--just a hunch :) We made some upset last night for chit chat! It was just silly and funny, but oh well! I am great, how are you? Just having some tea and relaxing for a bit :)
Yes, I think he is cool as you said :)
I saw that you was funny yesterday night :) and this is great friend!
Im fine, now ready for the lunch, I will come later afternoon.
I wish you can post some new cards again, love this :)
Haha, it made me laugh, but the same guy that got upset with me and you was upset last night, it's okay though, it's all good! Really? More cards? Haha! Have a great lunch! Talk to you later friend! :)
Girls,
I am thrilled you enjoy this poster, it is one of my favorites as well and took me 3 years to finally locate one. Yes, your comments are always appreciated and I never get upset when they are posted, good or bad. I have met a few collectors in person from CW and always looking to meet more.
Should you girls find yourselves in the Los Angeles area in the future, I would like you to be my guests at The Magic Castle here in Hollywood. This is an open invitation for ANYONE here on CW that would like to entertain themselves with a night of Magic at the Castle. Contact me anytime fellow collectors.
Oh that's cool zguy! Thank you!
Yes, really cool zguy! Thanks so much for your invitation!
while not as lovely as Jewels and Virginia, I can say that ZGuy is awesome to hang out with and see the Castle. And such a teacher of this amazing and underappreciated art form.
LOL @ wrightarchtecture! Although not as lovely as the ladies, you do have serious class and good taste my friend! Musso & Frank and Magic go very well together. We must hang together again soon. And you ladies are invited:)
Thanks guys! Sounds like a great time! My brother lives in Los Angeles, but we just recently visited, so next time :)
The Magic Castle is a private club in Hollywood that offers Magic shows from around the world to its members and guests. It is a Hollywood landmark. Google it and check it out. A MUST do for anyone who love Magic.
this is great buddy!! :)
Thanks SEAN68, much appreciated buddy. Hope you are well.
valentino97, yes very serious. I am more than happy to give you a guest pass for the Magic Castle. There are strict rules, regulations, and dress codes so please visit the Magic Castle website and read about it. Then if you would still like to go, email me and I will be more than happy to give you a pass so you can visit. My email address is on my profile.
I collect Circus posters as well valentino97, a few of them are posted here in my CW collection and yes I bought a few packs of the Circus poster stamps from the USPS. I always like to use cool stamps as well, that's why I buy a few packs so I have extras to use for a bit.
They are in deed wonderful, I have not been to the museum but do know about it. I would love to go sometime! There are a few Magic museums as well around the country that are truly amazing! Especially David Copperfield's private museum that houses Houdini's original Water Torture Cell.
valentino97, I am sorry to say that Copperfield's Magic museum is truly private. He only admits students of Magic and Magic historians into his museum. It is located in an undisclosed warehouse in the Nevada desert. As far as Magic museums open to the public there is The American Museum of Magic located in Marshall, Michigan that you can visit or go online and find some that may be closer to your home.