Czech vaudeville telepath Fred Marion
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Czech vaudeville telepath Fred Marion
Photograph of the Czechoslovak vaudeville telepath Fred Marion (a.k.a. Josef Kraus), 1933. Kraus is making a " trial" of a tin box as to whether it contains a hidden object. HPG/1/7/15 (i)"
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1933 Bookshelves Contents Czech Fred Josef Kraus Marion Telepathy Vaudeville Telepathic
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph captures the enigmatic moment when Czech vaudeville telepath Fred Marion, also known as Josef Kraus, conducts a trial on a seemingly ordinary tin box. The year is 1933, and the setting is a dimly lit stage adorned with bookshelves and a small table. Marion, with a focused expression, holds a pair of binoculars to his eyes, as if trying to peer into the depths of the box and reveal its hidden contents through the power of telepathy. Fred Marion was a popular figure in Czechoslovak vaudeville circles, known for his extraordinary abilities to read minds and perceive hidden objects. His acts often involved mind-boggling feats of telepathy, leaving audiences in awe and wonder. In this photograph, Marion's intense concentration and the mysterious aura of the tin box create an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue, inviting the viewer to ponder the secrets that lie within. The bookshelves in the background serve as a reminder of the era's fascination with the supernatural and the unknown. The image also highlights the role of literature in the popularization of psychic phenomena during this time. Marion's act was not only a form of entertainment but also a reflection of the cultural zeitgeist, as people sought answers to the mysteries of the human mind and the unknown. This photograph, with its captivating subject and intriguing setting, offers a glimpse into the world of Czechoslovak vaudeville and the enigmatic figure of Fred Marion, the telepathic wonder.
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