My Dad recently passed away and I've inherited his collection of antique anti-spiritualism books, which are part of his large library on stage magic and related subjects.
I've also discovered, in amongst his collection of stage magic props, etc., a complete "spook show" kitset, probably dating to the 1940s-'50s. This set was originally purchased from the Bob Nelson Company, a.k.a. "The Ghost Factory", which outfitted generations of both fake spiritualists and magicians who performed supernatural-themed shows (often in conjunction with horror movie screenings - http://ift.tt/29j3cR6).
The set includes all kinds of paraphernalia including complete skeleton costumes, black-painted "reaching rods" to create the illusion of ghosts flying around in a dark room, phosphorescent makeup, a "spirit lamp" flashlight, etc.
Cool stuff it you're into the often-weird nexus between supernaturalism and showbiz ...
I've also discovered, in amongst his collection of stage magic props, etc., a complete "spook show" kitset, probably dating to the 1940s-'50s. This set was originally purchased from the Bob Nelson Company, a.k.a. "The Ghost Factory", which outfitted generations of both fake spiritualists and magicians who performed supernatural-themed shows (often in conjunction with horror movie screenings - http://ift.tt/29j3cR6).
The set includes all kinds of paraphernalia including complete skeleton costumes, black-painted "reaching rods" to create the illusion of ghosts flying around in a dark room, phosphorescent makeup, a "spirit lamp" flashlight, etc.
Cool stuff it you're into the often-weird nexus between supernaturalism and showbiz ...
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