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Horizontal One Sheet Magic poster from 1914 advertising a magic act called "Selma" by the American magician, Joseph Hallworth, who performed under the stage name Kar-Mi.
The Magician: Joseph Hallworth (1872–1956), known as Kar-Mi, was an American vaudeville performer who adopted an exotic, "Prince of India" persona for his acts.
The Illusion: The poster promotes the illusion "Selma," which involved the magician appearing to manipulate and restore a spirit's body inside a sarcophagus, often after cremating a female assistant. The name "Selma" was chosen to sound mysterious and exotic, not after a person.
Poster Details: The poster was a "one-sheet" color lithograph created by the National Printing & Engraving company. It depicts Kar-Mi levitating a sarcophagus while a crowd of turban-clad men look on in disbelief and horror. The text "Performing the most startling mystery of all India" is featured prominently. |
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