Grinning Gallery

Rudi Schneider, aged 14

Rudi Schneider, aged 14. Rudi Schneider (27 July 1908 - 1957), son of Josef Schneider and brother of Willi Schneider, was an Austrian spiritualist and Physical Medium. His career was covered extensively by the journal of the American Society for Psychical Research, and he took part in a number of notable experiments conducted by paranormal researchers/debunkers, including Harry Price, Albert von Schrenck-Notzing and Eric J. Dingwall. Some of which declared him to be a fraud, and others of which were unable to find evidence of trickery. HPG/1/6/1/ (iii"

© Mary Evans Picture Library/HARRY PRICE

Charleys Aunt by Brandon Thomas

Charleys Aunt by Brandon Thomas. Much the same design as the previous item, but in black and white, with a border of flowers. Top of the flyer reads 'Under the direction of the Author'. The other lines are the same as before, "Its Enough to make a Cat Laugh" and "From Brazil where the Nuts come from". Touring to the Theatre Royal in Bath on 11th September 1908. Date: 1908

© The Michael Diamond Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library

French Theatre -- La Farce du Munyer

La Farce du Munyer [Meunier], a play by Andre de la Vigne, in which the Devil carries off a miller's soul to Hell. Showing a delighted Devil in orange costume, holding up a bag which contains the miller's soul. Date: 1496

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