Carl Ballantine Signed Photo
Original Signed Photograph of Carl Ballantine, 1945
Carl Ballantine (1917–2009), born Meyer Kessler, was a seminal figure in 20th-century magic and comedy. Known professionally as “The Great Ballantine”, he is widely credited as the originator of comedy magic—a performance style that intentionally subverted traditional illusions for humorous effect. His vaudeville-inspired act, marked by deliberately flawed tricks and sharp-witted commentary, paved the way for a new genre of performance that would influence generations of magicians and comedians alike.
Original Signed Photograph of Carl Ballantine, 1945
Carl Ballantine (1917–2009), born Meyer Kessler, was a seminal figure in 20th-century magic and comedy. Known professionally as “The Great Ballantine”, he is widely credited as the originator of comedy magic—a performance style that intentionally subverted traditional illusions for humorous effect. His vaudeville-inspired act, marked by deliberately flawed tricks and sharp-witted commentary, paved the way for a new genre of performance that would influence generations of magicians and comedians alike.
Original Signed Photograph of Carl Ballantine, 1945
Carl Ballantine (1917–2009), born Meyer Kessler, was a seminal figure in 20th-century magic and comedy. Known professionally as “The Great Ballantine”, he is widely credited as the originator of comedy magic—a performance style that intentionally subverted traditional illusions for humorous effect. His vaudeville-inspired act, marked by deliberately flawed tricks and sharp-witted commentary, paved the way for a new genre of performance that would influence generations of magicians and comedians alike.