Otis Lithograph Co., Cleveland OH – c. 1926

The Elongated Maiden is a famous magic poster featuring the renowned magician Carter the Great. This iconic image showcases one of Carter’s most popular illusions, where he appears to stretch an assistant’s limbs as if they were made of rubber. The poster was created by the Otis Lithograph Company, a prominent printer of theatrical posters in the early 20th century. The poster is dated 1926. This original poster is a large three-sheet design, measuring approximately 80 inches tall by 44 ½ inches wide.  It is framed with museum acrylic and is guaranteed original. The poster is a color stone lithograph featuring vibrant imagery of a Chinese-inspired scene with Carter performing the illusion. The poster depicts Carter the Great demonstrating his “Elongated Maiden” illusion. In this trick, Carter appears to impossibly stretch a female assistant’s body, making her limbs appear rubber-like. The imagery often includes Chinese-inspired elements, reflecting the exotic and mysterious themes common in magic shows of the era.  The Elongated Maiden poster is highly sought after by collectors of magic memorabilia and vintage posters. This poster represents a golden age of stage magic and illusion shows. Carter the Great, whose real name was Charles Joseph Carter, was one of the most prominent magicians of his time. The Elongated Maiden illusion was one of his signature acts, and this poster played a crucial role in promoting his shows and captivating audiences with the promise of seemingly impossible feats. This beautiful poster would enhance any residential interior and is a great conversation piece.  Available for lease to corporate lobbies, large offices, homeowners, staging companies, real estate brokers and agents to help speed up the sales process of homes for sales.