THE GREAT RAYMOND LETTERHEAD NOTEPADWrite Like A Magician!These are notepads featuring note sheets that are exact reproductions of the letterhead of some of the world’s most famous magicians.In the grand tradition of the elaborate, original, fanciful stationery favored by magicians, these notepads are exact replicas of Sherm's own personal stationery, circa 1913.Each page features a blue conjurer, gazining intot he crystal ball which reveals, "there is a magician in your future" - 'RAYMOND, The Man FO 1000 Mysteries'. Magic and mystery. The bottom proudly proclaims A Show For Every Occasion. A class act much like the man himself!The Great Raymond led a colorful and fascinating life. For many more details about the life of Maurice Raymond, please see the book The Great Raymond: King of Entertainers, Entertainer of Kings.When he was a boy, Raymond literally ran away with the circus. His father had to track him down and retrieve him in time for school in the fall.Raymond was extremely proud of his fine physique. Anticipating today's health trends by more than eighty years, he exercised rigorously and kept to a strict diet. He closely followed the philosophies of health gurus Elbert Hubbard and Bernarr MacFadden. Though later famous for stage illusions, Raymond began his career as a hypnotist, spiritist and escapeologist.Raymond's "Cigar" poster was inspired by his mindreading act with his first wife, who he billed as "The Girl With the ZaZa Hair", referring to her fiery red locks. The hair was so red he lit his cigar from her head!Raymond was one of a number of celebrity magicians who had a feud with Harry Houdini. Houdini criticized Raymond for featuring escapes in his show, and Raymond was convinced that Houdini had hired someone to sabotage his act. The two actually came to blows in 1921, and never spoke to each other again.Raymond was a great believer in palmistry, and felt it was the best way to judge character. He persuaded Litzka to study the subject, even introducing her to Cheiro, the famous palmist.Raymond was an enthusiastic and devoted member of the Brotherhood of Freemasons. Other magicians who were member Masons included Harry Houdini, Harry Kellar, Alexander Herrmann, John Henry Anderson, Frederick Eugene Powell, Dante, Chung Ling Soo, Okito, Harry Blackstone Sr. and Howard Thurston.After his retirement from show business, Raymond toured America, giving lectures on his life and adventures at Masonic temples. His most popular topic was his trip to Ecuador, becuase he used two very unusual visual aids- a pair of authentic shrunken heads.This is an original, you will only get it here. Perfect for the magic professional, amateur or enthusiast. A great gift for the enthusiast and professional alike or for your desk!Each pad measures 4" x 5.25" and contains 50 sheets.This is an original, you will only get it here!Price is per pad. Discounts available for quantity orders.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terms and Conditions of Sale 1. I am the manufacturer of this product so I stand behind its quality and description.2. If you have a question - ask before you buy! I will attempt to answer all questions honestly and quickly. I am readily contacted via email and will attempt to answer all queries as soon as possible.3. I ship once a week, at the end of the week. The timing of your shipment is dependent upon receipt of payment and when that happens to fall during the week. I will make every attempt to ship your item as soon as possible.4. I appreciate all my customers and will do my very best to make sure you are happy with your purchase._gsrx_vers_308 (GS 5.3.7 (308))
