The
Alla Rageh Show in 1922
"Turning
back the years, News Photo shows the Alla Rageh & co.,
playing a 2-week engagement at the Lyric Theatre, Cincinnati.
Brother Loel did the stage work, while R.A. Nelson managed.
The attraction was operated fourteen years by the Brothers
Nelson."
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Korda
RaMayne Theatre Show Display
"Theatre
front layout at Benton Harbor, Michigan, as used by Bob Nelson
when appearing as Dr. Korda RaMayne. Considerable contrast
will be found between the two photos (i.e. the Alla Rageh
photo to the left), which indicate span of more than 22 years.
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The
Modern Blindfold Drive
...as performed
by Alla Rageh.
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"Robert
A. Nelson as Dr. Korda RaMayne, Radio's Voice of Destiny
Program, at WJR, The Good Will Station, Detroit. Over 100,000
listener letters are shown in the accompanying photograph.
Mr. Nelson conducted his radio series over a period of 7
years and was heard over many of the Nation's leading radio
stations."
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"Press
photo of spectators witnessing Bob Nelson's presentation of
the Enchanted Talking Teakettle at Kaufman's Department Store,
Pittsburgh. Note the startled expression on the girl listening
to the voice from the kettle." |
"Photo
shows Bob Nelson as 'Dr. Korda RaMayne' presenting his daily
'Voice of Destiny' program over WTVN-TV. Program consists
of personal counsel and astrological readings. Program was
presented daily for 8 weeks." |
Nelson
Enterprises Storefront
336 South
High Street, Columbus, OH
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"Nelson's
Egyptian Theatre, looking from the rear of the auditorium.
Here 60 people can be seated comfortably. Stage is fully equipped
with footlights, overhead and side floor lights, draw curtains,
etc. Magic and mental tricks are demonstrated here. Theatre
serves as meeting place of the Magic Hobby Lobby Club of Ohio
and other magical groups." |
"PRIVATE
OFFICE OF THE NELSON ENTERPRISES. Partial view of the private
office, and the beautiful magic mural, which depicts the wide
ramifications of our business. This work of art was designed
by Nelson Hahne, and executed by Robert Pool. It is 9-1/2
feet high and 16-1/2 feet wide. In this office all transactions
are strictly private." |
"SECRETARY'S
OFFICE AND WAITING ROOM. Offices, magic shop, store, wood
and machine shop, ware rooms, and theatre are all located
in our own building, on the Main Drag - downtown Columbus.
Address is 336 South High Street." |
"MODERN,
UP-TO-MINUTE PRINTING DEPT. Several hundred thousand astrological
readings, books and pieces of literature flow from these automatic
printing presses each year. Equipment of this kind, plus quantity
orders enables us to offer the better quality printed forms
and books at very low prices." |
"Partial
view of our stock and horoscope room. Inventory of horoscopes
and astrological readings exceeds one hundred fifty thousand
at any time. Shipping department is off to the right. Stocks
are always kept at a high level. A routine visit will convince
you that we are better qualified to meet your requirements.
Do come and see us!" |
"The
wood and metal shop, where many Nelson magic and mental products
are turned out. It is completely equipped with the latest
and best modern machinery for all types of work. Special effects
and repair work are a part of this department. Paint spraying
department is in the basement." |
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