“Newmann the Great”: A Glimpse into Early 20th-Century Psychic Entertainment

“Newmann the Great”: A Glimpse into Early 20th-Century Psychic Entertainment

This poster promoting “Newmann the Great”—billed as a brilliant psychic star—reflects the early 20th-century fascination with stage mentalism, mind-reading acts, and supernatural illusions. Such performers thrived during a period when audiences craved novelty, suspense, and a touch of the unexplained. Printed by the Standard Show Printers of St. Paul, this […]