Anonymous - Karmi swallows a loaded gun - 1910s
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Description from the seller
Original 1914 Kar-Mi magic show advertising poster titled “Swallows a Loaded Gun Barrel and Shoots a Cracker from a Man’s Head.”
This rare stone lithograph promotes vaudeville illusionist Kar-Mi (Joseph Hallworth), known for his dangerous sword-swallowing and sharpshooting acts in early 20th-century traveling shows.
Professionally linen-backed for preservation and display. A striking and highly collectible example of early American circus and magic advertising.
Details:
Date: 1914
Printer: National Printing & Engraving Co.
Size: approx. 105 x 70 cm
Medium: original color lithograph on paper, linen backed
Condition: [describe honestly – e.g. minor restoration, edge wear, etc.]
Frame: included (if selling framed)
Condition Notes:
Typical age-related wear. Linen backing stabilizes original folds and enhances display.
Why it’s collectible:
Classic sideshow / magic imagery
Early 20th-century lithography
Rare survival in large format
Strong visual appeal for collectors of circus, magic, and Americana.
This will be sold out of its frame.It does not include the frame and will be shipped in a tube.
Seller's Story
A curated selection of fine original posters from punk to magic and beyond.
Translated by Google TranslateOriginal 1914 Kar-Mi magic show advertising poster titled “Swallows a Loaded Gun Barrel and Shoots a Cracker from a Man’s Head.”
This rare stone lithograph promotes vaudeville illusionist Kar-Mi (Joseph Hallworth), known for his dangerous sword-swallowing and sharpshooting acts in early 20th-century traveling shows.
Professionally linen-backed for preservation and display. A striking and highly collectible example of early American circus and magic advertising.
Details:
Date: 1914
Printer: National Printing & Engraving Co.
Size: approx. 105 x 70 cm
Medium: original color lithograph on paper, linen backed
Condition: [describe honestly – e.g. minor restoration, edge wear, etc.]
Frame: included (if selling framed)
Condition Notes:
Typical age-related wear. Linen backing stabilizes original folds and enhances display.
Why it’s collectible:
Classic sideshow / magic imagery
Early 20th-century lithography
Rare survival in large format
Strong visual appeal for collectors of circus, magic, and Americana.
This will be sold out of its frame.It does not include the frame and will be shipped in a tube.
Seller's Story
A curated selection of fine original posters from punk to magic and beyond.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Designer/artist
Anonymous
Poster title
Karmi swallows a loaded gun
Subject
magic circus
Estimated period
1910s
Country of origin
North America
Condition
A- (fine - tiny imperfections)
Number of objects
1
Height
70 cm
Width
105 cm
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