Mysterious Mahendra

This poster dates from the turn of the century and advertises a performance by Mysterious Mahendra - Master of the Human Mind and the Grand Theatre, Bemidji Minnesota.I can find no other references to Mysterious Mahendra, and would love to hear from anyone who can shed any light on the subject.

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Gilligan's Prediction

An effect so strong it sounds too good to be true, but plays exactly as described below!You show a small clear, corked glass bottle on the table. A paper roll is clearly seen inside the bottle, just as with a shipwrecked message.You then ask a spectator to name a card - ANY CARD, and as he/she names the selected card, you uncork the bottle. The spectator himself takes the paper roll out of the bottle. When they unroll the paper, the named card is clearly written on it! Unbelievable, yet best of ... [more...]