Vintage Randi Poster

Chris H · 3rd April 2012, 02:22 AM

Anyone know where I procure a printed version of one of these?

rjh01 · 3rd April 2012, 05:43 PM

The poster mentions Sindey. I wonder if he visited Sindey , or if it is a misspelling of Sydney?

kittynh · 3rd April 2012, 08:16 PM

wow you can get copies online. And we've had vintage posters for sale at the scholarship auction before... I own one but NOT the milk can one. However you can buy copies on ebay and such.

Bram Kaandorp · 4th April 2012, 05:38 AM

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TubbaBlubba · 4th April 2012, 05:49 AM

The man no jail can hold? No wonder, you'd have to fill it with expanding construction foam in order to plug every hole large enough for him to get out of it.

carlitos · 4th April 2012, 07:24 AM

It's nice to see Aalborg on the world tour. Skøl!

Chris H · 14th May 2012, 06:01 AM

Found one. Planning on getting it signed when Randi is in town for the Australian Skeptics National Convention at the end of this year.

The Central Scrutinizer · 14th May 2012, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by kittynh

wow you can get copies online. And we've had vintage posters for sale at the scholarship auction before... I own one but NOT the milk can one. However you can buy copies on ebay and such.

I saw the exact poster in the OP in an exhibit at the art museum this past weekend called Houdini and the Art of Magic.

DevilsAdvocate · 14th May 2012, 09:07 PM

What is the medal he is wearing?

Can you find the name "Harry Houdini" hidden in the poster? (I know where it is, but I don't think the image is good enough to see it.)

Klimax · 15th May 2012, 03:27 AM

Originally Posted by DevilsAdvocate

What is the medal he is wearing?

Can you find the name "Harry Houdini" hidden in the poster? (I know where it is, but I don't think the image is good enough to see it.)

Possibly lower right corner next to a chain? (One of two candidates I can see)

DevilsAdvocate · 15th May 2012, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Klimax

Possibly lower right corner next to a chain? (One of two candidates I can see)

I think you are seeing the signature "Jayson" for Jay Disbrow, the comic book artist who created the poster.

Naturally there is some small, simple trick. And, as I said, I don't think the image here is clear enough to find it (although it may be possible to guess, but not clear enough to confirm the guess).

Klimax · 15th May 2012, 11:18 PM

Originally Posted by DevilsAdvocate

I think you are seeing the signature "Jayson" for Jay Disbrow, the comic book artist who created the poster.

Naturally there is some small, simple trick. And, as I said, I don't think the image here is clear enough to find it (although it may be possible to guess, but not clear enough to confirm the guess).

Looks so... (not that I am good at looking for such things in any case)

Ian Osborne · 16th May 2012, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by DevilsAdvocate

Can you find the name "Harry Houdini" hidden in the poster? (I know where it is, but I don't think the image is good enough to see it.)

Is it the join at the top of the wide section of the metal cask that looks like a milk churn? There seems to be some sort of incongruity there, but as you say, the image is too low a resolution to be sure.

Macgyver1968 · 16th May 2012, 04:12 PM

I wonder if Randi has a hard time flying with wings that small...anyone know when he got them removed?

Garrette · 17th May 2012, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by Ian Osborne

Is it the join at the top of the wide section of the metal cask that looks like a milk churn? There seems to be some sort of incongruity there, but as you say, the image is too low a resolution to be sure.

It's a milk can, the escape from which is one of the more dangerous, particularly when one uses -- as Houdini did once -- sometbing carbonated like beer. Milk used to be commercially transported in such cans, but Houdini, Randi, et al usually filled them with water for their acts.

In regard to Houdini's name, I can't make out any detail on this image, but I would guess that it is hidden in or formed by links of the chain or is somehow spelled out with a particular viewing of the words and city names on the poster.

Ian Osborne · 17th May 2012, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by Garrette

In regard to Houdini's name, I can't make out any detail on this image, but I would guess that it is hidden in or formed by links of the chain or is somehow spelled out with a particular viewing of the words and city names on the poster.

I thought about the chain, but I can't see anything there. I doubt it's in the city names. A poster who knows where it is says the image might be too low-res to see it, but the lettering is plainly visible.

DevilsAdvocate · 6th June 2012, 11:37 PM

Randi doesn't reply to emails anymore. So the mystery of the medal may go down as lost to history. Too bad. But before all is lost, I might as well give up the secret of the hidden name.

Garrette · 7th June 2012, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by DevilsAdvocate

Randi doesn't reply to emails anymore. So the mystery of the medal may go down as lost to history. Too bad. But before all is lost, I might as well give up the secret of the hidden name.

Dang. That was my next guess....

{Not really, of course; that's pretty neat. And I have it on good authority that Ian is in Slytherin as most dark wizards are}.

Ian Osborne · 7th June 2012, 06:00 AM

Originally Posted by Garrette

{Not really, of course; that's pretty neat. And I have it on good authority that Ian is in Slytherin as most dark wizards are}.

Crucio!

Moon-Spinner · 7th June 2012, 06:37 AM

Oh, THAT kind of poster!!!

From the thread title, I thought this was going to be about a very old forum member!

Chris H · 15th October 2012, 01:59 AM

One of these posters has popped up on eBay. I've got mine already, so if anyone is interested...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Rand...-/160807962219

rjh01 · 15th October 2012, 03:17 AM

At $375 I think it is a lucky person that got one new and kept it in good condition.

tim · 31st October 2012, 02:14 AM

I have one of these, plus the "Levitation of a Living Woman" poster, both of which are signed. Cough.

Beerina · 31st October 2012, 04:20 AM

From the look of that chain, it was hyper-engineered to have precisely 4 weak links that all exactly broke together.

LashL · 30th November 2012, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Chris H

Anyone know where I procure a printed version of one of these?

Nice poster, that.

LashL · 5th December 2012, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by Chris H

Found one. Planning on getting it signed when Randi is in town for the Australian Skeptics National Convention at the end of this year.

So, did you get it signed? How was the convention? Inquiring minds want to know.

LashL · 13th January 2013, 08:10 PM

Bumpedy. Still curious.

LashL · 2nd August 2013, 09:11 PM

fuelair · 2nd August 2013, 09:16 PM

Randi must have disappeared him!!!!!

rjh01 · 4th August 2013, 01:25 AM

If you are after Chris H then you will need to find other methods of contracting him. He has not been active on this forum since May 2013.

Edit. His last post on this forum was in this thread...

LashL · 8th August 2013, 05:53 PM

Nah, I'm content with waiting until he gets back to the thread.

LashL · 11th August 2013, 03:25 PM

oops, wrong thread.

kerryoke · 10th September 2013, 10:54 PM

Darn, I wish I could see the poster. I definitely need to have one on my wall. Time to geet to ebaying.

rjh01 · 11th September 2013, 04:39 AM

Originally Posted by kerryoke

Darn, I wish I could see the poster. I definitely need to have one on my wall. Time to geet to ebaying.

Well here is one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Vin...item27d746dd7d

A bargain at $US400!?

kerryoke · 11th September 2013, 07:16 AM

Wow that's a great one. But for $400? Yikes, Is James Randi bringing it to my house?

RemieV · 15th September 2013, 07:50 AM

I have one. I'm not sure if I am permitted to sell things on the forum. PM me for details.

The Central Scrutinizer · 21st September 2013, 03:26 PM

I have the floating woman one. Signed and very nicely framed. Bought it at the TAM (3? 4?) auction for $500, IIRC.

rikzilla · 9th October 2013, 02:28 AM

Thanks RemieV! I've already got a line on a local restorer to make those two posters pristine!

-z

PS: and the book is a welcome addition as well!

Azaz129 · 13th November 2013, 09:45 PM

Now that would be something I'd love to have.

3rd April 2012, 02:22 AM	#1
Chris H Magician Among Spirits Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 846	Vintage Randi Poster Anyone know where I procure a printed version of one of these?
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3rd April 2012, 05:43 PM	#2
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4th April 2012, 05:38 AM	#4
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14th May 2012, 06:01 AM	#7
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3rd April 2012, 08:16 PM	#3
kittynh Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,634	wow you can get copies online. And we've had vintage posters for sale at the scholarship auction before... I own one but NOT the milk can one. However you can buy copies on ebay and such.

4th April 2012, 07:24 AM	#6
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14th May 2012, 06:51 AM	#8
The Central Scrutinizer Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 53,052	Originally Posted by kittynh wow you can get copies online. And we've had vintage posters for sale at the scholarship auction before... I own one but NOT the milk can one. However you can buy copies on ebay and such. I saw the exact poster in the OP in an exhibit at the art museum this past weekend called Houdini and the Art of Magic.
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14th May 2012, 09:07 PM	#9
DevilsAdvocate Philosopher Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,560	What is the medal he is wearing? Can you find the name "Harry Houdini" hidden in the poster? (I know where it is, but I don't think the image is good enough to see it.)
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15th May 2012, 03:27 AM	#10
Klimax NWO Cyborg 5960x (subversion VPUNPCKHQDQ) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Starship Wanderer - DS9 Posts: 13,372	Originally Posted by DevilsAdvocate What is the medal he is wearing? Can you find the name "Harry Houdini" hidden in the poster? (I know where it is, but I don't think the image is good enough to see it.) Possibly lower right corner next to a chain? (One of two candidates I can see)
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15th May 2012, 08:43 PM	#11
DevilsAdvocate Philosopher Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,560	Originally Posted by Klimax Possibly lower right corner next to a chain? (One of two candidates I can see) I think you are seeing the signature "Jayson" for Jay Disbrow, the comic book artist who created the poster. Naturally there is some small, simple trick. And, as I said, I don't think the image here is clear enough to find it (although it may be possible to guess, but not clear enough to confirm the guess).
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15th May 2012, 11:18 PM	#12
Klimax NWO Cyborg 5960x (subversion VPUNPCKHQDQ) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Starship Wanderer - DS9 Posts: 13,372	Originally Posted by DevilsAdvocate I think you are seeing the signature "Jayson" for Jay Disbrow, the comic book artist who created the poster. Naturally there is some small, simple trick. And, as I said, I don't think the image here is clear enough to find it (although it may be possible to guess, but not clear enough to confirm the guess). Looks so... (not that I am good at looking for such things in any case)
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16th May 2012, 03:57 PM	#13
Ian Osborne JREF Kid Tagger Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 8,261	Originally Posted by DevilsAdvocate Can you find the name "Harry Houdini" hidden in the poster? (I know where it is, but I don't think the image is good enough to see it.) Is it the join at the top of the wide section of the metal cask that looks like a milk churn? There seems to be some sort of incongruity there, but as you say, the image is too low a resolution to be sure.
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16th May 2012, 04:12 PM	#14
Macgyver1968 Philosopher Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 5,164	I wonder if Randi has a hard time flying with wings that small...anyone know when he got them removed?
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17th May 2012, 06:04 AM	#15
Garrette Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 14,770	Originally Posted by Ian Osborne Is it the join at the top of the wide section of the metal cask that looks like a milk churn? There seems to be some sort of incongruity there, but as you say, the image is too low a resolution to be sure. It's a milk can, the escape from which is one of the more dangerous, particularly when one uses -- as Houdini did once -- sometbing carbonated like beer. Milk used to be commercially transported in such cans, but Houdini, Randi, et al usually filled them with water for their acts. In regard to Houdini's name, I can't make out any detail on this image, but I would guess that it is hidden in or formed by links of the chain or is somehow spelled out with a particular viewing of the words and city names on the poster.
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17th May 2012, 04:38 PM	#16
Ian Osborne JREF Kid Tagger Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 8,261	Originally Posted by Garrette In regard to Houdini's name, I can't make out any detail on this image, but I would guess that it is hidden in or formed by links of the chain or is somehow spelled out with a particular viewing of the words and city names on the poster. I thought about the chain, but I can't see anything there. I doubt it's in the city names. A poster who knows where it is says the image might be too low-res to see it, but the lettering is plainly visible.
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6th June 2012, 11:37 PM	#17
DevilsAdvocate Philosopher Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,560	Randi doesn't reply to emails anymore. So the mystery of the medal may go down as lost to history. Too bad. But before all is lost, I might as well give up the secret of the hidden name. It is written in Braille along the wide seam of the milk can, next to Randi’s right thigh. For Ian Osborne’s response, I award 10 points to Gryffindor.
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7th June 2012, 05:36 AM	#18
Garrette Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 14,770	Originally Posted by DevilsAdvocate Randi doesn't reply to emails anymore. So the mystery of the medal may go down as lost to history. Too bad. But before all is lost, I might as well give up the secret of the hidden name. It is written in Braille along the wide seam of the milk can, next to Randi’s right thigh. For Ian Osborne’s response, I award 10 points to Gryffindor. Dang. That was my next guess.... {Not really, of course; that's pretty neat. And I have it on good authority that Ian is in Slytherin as most dark wizards are}.
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7th June 2012, 06:00 AM	#19
Ian Osborne JREF Kid Tagger Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 8,261	Originally Posted by Garrette {Not really, of course; that's pretty neat. And I have it on good authority that Ian is in Slytherin as most dark wizards are}. Crucio!
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7th June 2012, 06:37 AM	#20
Moon-Spinner Graduate Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,581	Oh, THAT kind of poster!!! From the thread title, I thought this was going to be about a very old forum member!

15th October 2012, 01:59 AM	#21
Chris H Magician Among Spirits Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 846	One of these posters has popped up on eBay. I've got mine already, so if anyone is interested... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Amazing-Rand...-/160807962219
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15th October 2012, 03:17 AM	#22
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31st October 2012, 02:14 AM	#23
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31st October 2012, 04:20 AM	#24
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30th November 2012, 11:26 PM	#25
LashL Goddess of Legaltainment™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 35,778	Originally Posted by Chris H Anyone know where I procure a printed version of one of these? Nice poster, that.

5th December 2012, 09:08 PM	#26
LashL Goddess of Legaltainment™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 35,778	Originally Posted by Chris H Found one. Planning on getting it signed when Randi is in town for the Australian Skeptics National Convention at the end of this year. So, did you get it signed? How was the convention? Inquiring minds want to know.
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13th January 2013, 08:10 PM	#27
LashL Goddess of Legaltainment™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 35,778	Bumpedy. Still curious.

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2nd August 2013, 09:16 PM	#29
fuelair Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 58,581	Randi must have disappeared him!!!!!
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4th August 2013, 01:25 AM	#30
rjh01 Gentleman of leisure Tagger Join Date: May 2005 Location: Flying around in the sky Posts: 26,621	If you are after Chris H then you will need to find other methods of contracting him. He has not been active on this forum since May 2013. Edit. His last post on this forum was in this thread...
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8th August 2013, 05:53 PM	#31
LashL Goddess of Legaltainment™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 35,778	Nah, I'm content with waiting until he gets back to the thread.

11th August 2013, 03:25 PM	#32
LashL Goddess of Legaltainment™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 35,778	oops, wrong thread.

10th September 2013, 10:54 PM	#33
kerryoke New Blood Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 23	Darn, I wish I could see the poster. I definitely need to have one on my wall. Time to geet to ebaying.
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11th September 2013, 04:39 AM	#34
rjh01 Gentleman of leisure Tagger Join Date: May 2005 Location: Flying around in the sky Posts: 26,621	Originally Posted by kerryoke Darn, I wish I could see the poster. I definitely need to have one on my wall. Time to geet to ebaying. Well here is one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Vin...item27d746dd7d A bargain at $US400!?
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11th September 2013, 07:16 AM	#35
kerryoke New Blood Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 23	Wow that's a great one. But for $400? Yikes, Is James Randi bringing it to my house?
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