Magic Men

Gay Paree continues to be the main hangout of occult boxers. It's the only place the boys seem to be able to get away with it.

The hynotic magic, accredited to them "Over There" gets the short-circuit when it is tried our "Over Here".

Carpentier got a lot of publicity out of the hypnotic eye stuff at home but when he came to the U.S.A. he had to use both his mitts to push over Levinsky just like any ordinary guy.

Now, Johnny Coulon...is knocking 'em dead over in Paris this winter with the old occult trick.

Coulon is defying the strong men of the country to lift his 110 pounds off the floor.

This is how he does it. Johnny touches a nerve in the would-be lifter's wrist and a button under the chin and he is all the same as the rock of Gibraltar. He can't be budged.

-Beloit Daily News. January 4, 1921

The hypnotic eye failed Georges Carpentier that summer as he fell before the heavy hands of Jack Dempsey, but Johnny Coulon went all performing his "occult" trick for the remainder of his life. From Frank Gotch to Cassius Clay they all tried but none ever suceeded in picking up the 110lb Johnny Coulon.

Vintage Original Realphoto Postcard

Johnny Coulon & Georges Carpentier

Price: $115.00

Circa 1921

Condition: Fine

2000-0861

Size: 3 3/8 x 5 1/2 inches

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