Howard Thurston Original Throw Card (ca. 1920), pair

Souvenir Throw Cards from Howard Thurston's magic show.

These cards were thrown by Howard Thurston with incredible precision and power into the audience, typically at the end of the show.

Good Luck message at the top of card front and back.

Cards are double-sided (two cards pictured, price/value is for the pair):
Front: Howard Thurston portrait with red devil graphics.
Back: Jane Thurston portrait with "She takes after her Dad." message.

Size: 2 5/8" X 3 11/16" (approximate).

Valuation:

These are two identical, double-sided "passing the torch" cards. This is a specific and highly collectible variant. One side shows the King of Cards, and the other shows his designated successor. This was all part of the branding for his massive "Wonder Show of the Universe".

Both of the cards are in Very Good (VG) condition. The corners of both of the cards are in Very Good (VG) condition and there is naturally some aging of the paper, but there is no staining on either card. The images are still clear and bright, which is a major plus. The pair is in virtually identical condition, front and back.