Laurant

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Laurant
THE MAN OF MANY MYSTERIES



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LAURANT THE MAN OF MANY MYSTERIES
Presenting
New Original Mystic Creations
in
MAGIC AND ILLUSIONS



Announcement
In presenting to the lyceum public the talented Magician, Laurant, we feel assured we are offering the most novel, artistic and marvelous attraction of its character now before the American public.  No praise on our part is necessary, as the scores of flattering letters, press notices and testimonials we have received throughout the United States are unquestionable proof of the excellence of the artist's work.  Mr. Laurant has appeared before and delighted the most cultured audiences on the best lyceum courses in the United States.  He enjoys an enviable reputation, only attained after years of hard work, constant, tedious practice, and continual study and research of his mystic art.  Realizing the continual demand of the lyceum public for something new, artistic and refined, we have secured this attraction, and take pride in saying that we can positively guarantee absolute satisfaction.  He has justly earned the title of
THE MAN OF MANY MYSTERIES


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REDPATH LYCEUM BUREAU
BOSTON CHICAGO

EXCLUSIVE DIRECTION
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
BOSTON CHICAGO




THE PRESS

NEW YORK

Laurant, the Magician, was greeted by crowds at the Y. M. C. A. as the second number on the winter course, and for two hours delighted an audience that filled the room to the doors.—
Albany Press.



PENNSYLVANIA

One of the most successful and interesting entertainments of the Y. M. C. A. Course was given at Association Hall last evening by Laurant, the Magician and Illusionist.  The program had many novel features which were presented with attractive stage settings and paraphernalia.  In addition to numerous dexterous sleight of hand tricks, Laurant presented some excellent illusions, The Witch of the Flame deserving special mention.—
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.



MARYLAND

The third entertainment given at Association Hall recently by Eugene Laurant maintained the high standard which has characterized all the entertainments.—
Baltimore-American.



ILLINOIS

Laurant has stamped himself on the minds of the public as a magician of the first water.  His feats in magic were all skillfully executed and his audience delighted.—
Chicago Tribune.



COLORADO

Laurant is a magician of more than ordinary skill.  His wonderful art of palming was excellent.  A bright future awaits this rising young magician.—
Denver News.



NEBRASKA

Laurant and his magic were in every sense high class and artistic, clever and mystifying.  The most remarkable feat performed was to disappear from the center of the stage and appear on the floor of the theater.—
Omaha World-Herald.



LOUISIANA

Laurant puzzled and delighted the audience with his unique feats in magic.  All who saw him last night will be glad to see him again.—
New Orleans Picayune.



CALIFORNIA

Laurant is as entertaining as he is skillful.  His tricks were performed with bewildering ease and success.—
San Francisco Examiner.




A SAMPLE PROGRAM

LAURANT
THE MAN OF MANY MYSTERIES AND COMPANY
Presenting Original Creations in Magic and Illusions



PART ONE

MAGIC AS AN ART
EUGENE LAURANT presenting a startling variety of original creations in magic and illusion, introducing a series of mystifying feats in pure dexterity, showing to advantage Mr. Laurant's wonderful hands.  A score of wonderful mysteries among which may be mentioned:

1
Vanishing Hat and Cloak
2
A Gigantic Flower Trick
3
Sleight-of-hand a la Silks
4
Silks of All Colors
5
Enchanted Mirror and Cards
6
Flight of the Time Piece
7
Decapitation of the Pigeons
8
The Rings in Transit
9
Chest of Mahatma
10
Magician as Cook
11
Wonderful Duck Hunt
12
Flags of All Nations
 including OLD GLORY

INTERMISSION




PART TWO

MAGIC—SCIENTIFIC—OCCULT
MR. LAURANT will introduce some of his most interesting features of a more scientific nature, including

The Phanton Lamp
(A 20th Century Marvel)
A Mystery of Old Japan
(Feat in Fantastic Conjuring)
Diablo
(A human skull said to be inhabited by the spirit of a demon.)
The Crystal Dial
(Gravitation Overcome)
A Manifestation
(What is it?  Spiritualism or Humbugism).
Laurant's Wonderful Bird and Rabbit Trick
(Conceded to be the most difficult trick in pure dexterity ever accomplished)
 and a variety of perplexing problems—interesting, instructive and worthy of careful consideration.

INTERMISSION




PART THREE

MAGIC OF THE ORIENT
INTRODUCING THE GREAT CASKET MYSTERY
Acknowledged by all who have ever witnessed it to be the most bewildering mystery ever produced upon any stage.  This great illusion is entirely original with Mr. Laurant, and is the result of many years of labor and research for something really weird and mysterious, and is justly termed a Masterpiece of Magic.







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LAURANTTHE MAGICIAN AND COMPANY
Present a program of mysteries almost beyond description.



Three Great Acts of Unusual Interest
No magician of the past or present time has ever been able to offer a more wonderful program than is presented this season — feats that seem utterly impossible are performed with the greatest ease.  The program is so delightfully arranged that before one realizes it two hours have passed, leaving all in wonder and amazement.



THE MAN OF MANY MYSTERIES

PART ONE introduces Laurant and his Palace of Mystery, wherein he performs all of the most novel feats in pure sleight-of-hand, causing the most wonderful things to appear and disappear with a rapidity that is marvelous.  He is, above all, an inventor of new and difficult feats in legerdemain, and this, combined with an easy and graceful stage presence, a bright and witty flow of conversation, makes a combination that is more than appreciated by his audience.
PART TWO is entirely different and comprises features of a more scientific nature, perplexing problems, occult mysteries and all that is new in the realms of magic.
PART THREE consists of magic of the Orient.


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MAGIC OF THE ORIENT
It is during this part of the performance the audience is enabled to witness some of the feats of the Hindoo fakirs that have hitherto remained a dark mystery for ages.  This is one of the most enchanting parts of the performance and is entirely original with Mr. Laurant.


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The apparatus and paraphernalia that Mr. Laurant carries with him to present this performance is of the finest, and in addition to these elegant settings he carries all of his own curtains, draperies and hangings, which, being of a beautiful red color, give the stage the appearance of a perfect magician's palace.

WONDERFUL ILLUSIONS





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Reproduction of Advertising Matter Used in Properly Presenting this Attraction to the Public


TWO STYLES OF THREE-SHEET POSTERS
FOUR STYLES OF HALF-SHEET POSTERS
EIGHT STYLES OF COLORED WINDOW CARDS




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ENDORSEMENTS EXTRAORDINARY

RECENT COMMENTS FROM COURSE MANAGERS

Young Men's Christian Association Albany, N. Y.
Mr. Eugene Laurant, Chicago, Ill.

March 7, 1908.

Dear Sir:—Your entertainment in our course for '07 and '08 was strictly first-class and gave entire satisfaction.  Your closing act, the Witch of the Flame, was exceptionally remarkable and completely mystified the audience.

Yours with best wishes,
LOUIS E. DAY, Social Secretary.



Young Men's Christian Association Hartford, Conn.
March 7, 1908.

Mr. Eugene Laurant presented his entertainment of magic and illusions in our Star Course last January, greatly delighting a large audience.  It was the universal comment of the people present that it was the best program of magic that has yet been given in our Star Course.

NOEL H. JACKS, General Secretary.



Central Branch Young Men's Christian Association Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr. Eugene Laurant and company gave two very satisfactory exhibitions of magic and mysterious illusions in the Association Course last week.  Mr. Laurant is exceedingly clever in feats of legerdemain, and his stage settings are very elaborate and striking.  Our audiences were wonderfully well pleased.

C. H. WEVILL, Manager.



Young Men's Christian Association Fitchburg, Mass.
March 7, 1908.

To whom it may concern:—Eugene Laurant, the magician, appeared twice on our Star Course at Fitchburg.  His entire program is fascinating from the beginning to the close.  I would heartily commend him to the attention of those desiring to secure a magician.

Very truly,
GEO. H. PEABODY.



Johnstown Public Schools Johnstown, Pa.
Mr. Eugene Laurant, Chicago, Ill.

March 11, 1908.

It is with pleasure that I repeat what I had to say to you personally on Tuesday evening, January 17, 1907, when you gave your very interesting entertainment here.  I say with pleasure that Mr. Laurant has a just title to The-Man-of-Many-Mysteries, presenting many original mystical creations.  He held our audience spellbound from the time he began his entertainment until his fitting climax, which was the very end.  I am pleased to say these words in Mr. Laurant's behalf.

Very truly yours,
JAMES N. MUIR, Superintendent.



Young Men's Christian Association New Brunswick, N. J.
We were highly delighted with your entertainment.  We will undoubtedly return you again.  We wish you the success your entertainments deserve.

FRANK R. BUCKELEW. General Secretary.




A WORD TO COMMITTEES ABOUT ADVERTISING
NOTE—A glance at the preceding page should convince a committee of the importance of proper advertising matter.  The success of any attraction depends largely upon the way in which it is advertised.  No expense has been spared in the preparation of the most attractive line of printing for Mr. Laurant and this has always made it A Great Drawing Card.



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