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Karmi Swallows a Loaded Gun Barrell

National Ptg and Eng Co1914

American Museum of Magic

American Museum of Magic
Marshall, United States

Joseph B. Hallworth (1872-1956) was born in Massachusetts but eventually donned an oriental costume and dubbed himself Kar-Mi. Along with the rest of his family, he performed stage illusions and daring feats involving guns and swords.

The final act of Kar-Mi’s performance, displayed on this poster, involved him putting a special rifle down his throat and then, bending downwards to fire the weapon, shooting a cracker from atop his son’s head.

Details

  • Title: Karmi Swallows a Loaded Gun Barrell
  • Creator: National Ptg and Eng Co
  • Date: 1914
  • Location: New York, New York
  • Physical Dimensions: 28 x 44 in
  • Rights: American Museum of Magic
  • Medium: Stone Lithograph

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