{"product_id":"1910-thurston-the-great-magician-poster","title":"1910 Thurston the Great Magician Poster - Vintage Magic Show Lithograph - Edwardian Era Stage Performance Art - Museum-Quality Print","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1910 Thurston the Great Magician Poster. Printed on archival-grade paper that resists fading and discoloration for over 100 years. Perfect for home, office, or gallery display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to remove age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to prevent damage and ensure perfect condition upon arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPrinted by the legendary Strobridge Lithographing Company of Cincinnati and New York in 1910, this spectacular color lithograph advertises Howard Thurston - the most famous stage magician in America during the early twentieth century. The poster bears a remarkable endorsement from Harry Kellar himself: \"Thurston is the greatest magician the world has ever known.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBorn in Columbus, Ohio in 1869, Thurston ran away from a difficult childhood to join the circus before becoming mesmerized by the French magician Alexander Herrmann's stage show. After years perfecting card manipulation - earning the title \"King of Cards\" - he toured the world from 1904 to 1907 performing before international audiences and royalty before returning to America as Kellar's chosen successor.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn May 16, 1908, at Ford's Theatre in Baltimore, Kellar formally passed his magician's wand to Thurston in a ceremonial transfer of the title \"Dean of American Magicians.\" Thurston's traveling show became the largest in vaudeville history, requiring eight railroad cars to transport his elaborate props, illusions, and stage equipment across the country for nearly three decades of continuous touring.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis reproduction preserves a masterwork of American theatrical lithography from the Strobridge company, whose vivid circus and magic posters remain among the most celebrated examples of commercial printing art ever produced. Prized by collectors of magic memorabilia and vintage Americana, it captures the golden age when stage illusion was the nation's most spectacular form of live entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x12 Inch","offer_id":46412545982653,"sku":"ENPM0246_0812V","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x17 Inch","offer_id":46412546015421,"sku":"ENPM0246_1117V","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/17c5ef3e-746c-5178-a7ab-ab1f1ac06c02.jpg?v=1771297159","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/es\/products\/1910-thurston-the-great-magician-poster","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}