30' x 40" Large VERY RARE, ORIGINAL 1963 PRINT
VERY RARE - ORIGINAL "New York Worlds Fair 1964-1965 Corporation" Poster (Copyright 1963) for The General Cigar Hall of Magic. This venue hosted the 7th Most Popular Live Attraction at the Fair, 2 years running. This legendary show was created by Mark Wilson, star of "The Magic Land of Allakazam" and named one of the top 10 most influential magicians of the 20th Century.
This is a large, 30"x40" Poster. Its condition is NEAR MINT - NEW/OLD STOCK. It's been stored rolled since printed in 1963, with only sleight wearing on the edges that were on the end of the protective tube. This is a recent warehouse find. This poster comes from magician Mark Wilson's personal collection. Mark produced the live show that was performed in the Hall of Magic and picked up this poster from the General Cigar offices in 1963.
Only a few are still available, just $300 + S&H
Take a close look at this beautiful piece of art!
30' x 40" Large VERY RARE, ORIGINAL 1963 PRINT
30' x 40" Large VERY RARE, ORIGINAL 1963 PRINT
The reason this poster is so rare, is because they were printed for the NY Metropolitan Transit Authority as subway and bus stop posters. Once used, the NY-MTA posters were destroyed. This poster was never sold at the Fair. That's why Mark Wilson has the only known surviving originals. This is an Extremely Rare Poster. It has been authenticated by the Curator of the Queens Museum at the Flushing Meadows grounds of the original NYWF.
Many famous magicians were influenced by this show, including David Copperfield. So enamored with it, he saw the live show multiple times.
The background is based on the work of Bob Peak, although the rest of the layout is done by an unknown artist. The "Copyright" notice at the bottom shows it was printed by Robert Moses' NYWF Corp. in 1963, prior to the opening of the fair. The same art was used in other ways for post cards and magazine ads. But this large printed poster was never distributed to the public, making it quite a special and unique discovery! The retro style of the family attending the fair, the Unisphere, and the "Smoke Rings" (part of the General Cigar planned attraction) all represent a bygone era, and a real treasure for any collector or fan of World's Fairs.
Please write us with any questions. We will maintain it in it's pristine "Rolled" condition and Ship it to you by USPS in a sturdy tube.
All in all, it's a beautiful piece to decorate and inspire in any work or living space. The promise of the future comes alive in this rare "Hall of Magic" Original Print... A magical conversation piece!
Only a few are still available, just $300 + S&H
Only a few are still available,
Just $300 + S&H
Don't miss this opportunity to own an incredible piece of World's Fair and Magic history. Avoid future disappointment. Get yours now.
30' x 40" Large VERY RARE, well preserved poster, ORIGINAL 1963 PRINT
30' x 40" Large VERY RARE, ORIGINAL 1963 PRINT
