{"product_id":"kar-mi-linen-backed","title":"Kar-Mi, Prince of India","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking poster promotes Prince Kar-Mi, a stage magician who adopted the exotic persona of an Indian prince during the golden age of American vaudeville. The poster features a turbaned portrait of Kar-Mi alongside photographs of his \"Hindoo Troupe\" performing what the Boston Globe breathlessly described as \"Suicidal Spell-binders.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two-color design combines bold red typography with halftone photographic images, all framed within a classical Greek key border. Performance images show elaborate stage illusions with costumed assistants, promising audiences danger and wonder in equal measure. The sensationalist copy, noting that \"the authorities will not interfere,\" exemplifies the theatrical promotion of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA remarkable survival from the height of vaudeville magic, this poster documents both the entertainment industry of the early twentieth century and the Western fascination with Oriental mysticism that shaped countless stage personas. A compelling piece for collectors of magic memorabilia or early American entertainment history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.0\" x 11.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Small border tears have been restored. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45049101090931,"sku":"P7909","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_c3f4dbf6-75d2-4f91-a58e-2bc8a4c8ebf7.jpg?v=1780094210","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/kar-mi-linen-backed","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}