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3 sheet Magic Poster vintage lithograph poster advertising a magic show by
Lightner, The Wizard, under the management of Edward C. Horn. The poster was produced around 1900 by Donaldson Litho. of Newport.
Lightner, The Wizard (Joseph G. Lightner)
Identity: The magician was Joseph G. Lightner (1884-1946), who performed as "Lightner, The Wizard" starting around 1906.
Career: He was a Chautauqua and Lyceum circuit performer, known for a fast, colorful, and entertaining show. In his later life, Lightner had a notable career in politics and became a member of the Missouri Senate.
The Poster Design: The poster is a "stock poster" design, meaning the main image of the magician was pre-printed and the specific names of the performer and manager were overprinted later for different acts. The visual depicts a classic magic trick where white doves and roses cascade from a paper cone or a vase.
Edward C. Horn
Role: Edward C. Horn was Lightner's manager, as indicated by the text on the poster. The exact details of their professional relationship beyond the management credit are not specified in the search results. |
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