Card of the Day: Magic Johnson 1991-92 NBA Hoops #578

Card of the Day: Matt Leinart 2010 Topps Magic #163

1st Topps Baseball Cards – 1948 Topps Magic Photos

The 1948 Topps Magic Photos set is drastically overlooked in my opinion.  If you’re looking for the first baseball cards Topps produced, this is the place.

Throughout the (252) cards, you’ll find a wide range of people, places, and things.  Not just baseball players.  Each tiny card (7/8″ x 1-7/16″) came out of the gum pack with a blank front.  On the back of every card is a trivia question that gives you a hint as to who or what will appear on the front.  In order to make the picture “magically” appear you needed to lightly wet the card’s front, apply a special chemical that came in the pack, and then expose it to sunlight.  Slowly a sepia-colored photo would emerge.

Based on the procedure needed to make the picture appear, its no surprise that most of these cards aren’t in the best condition.  You’re just asking for trouble when applying water, chemicals, and sunlight to a card.  But these were sold with gum as a toy, and monetary value wasn’t a concern to the person.  It was just plain fun.

Fully-developed cards tend to command a higher demand.

I wouldn’t recommend putting water, chemicals, and sunlight on today’s cards.  Then again, who knows what or who might show up if you do.

Card of the Day: Bill Fuchs 1951 Topps Magic #38

Card of the Day: Magic Johnson 1981-82 Topps #21

Card of the Day: Nick Foles 2012 Topps Magic Auto

Card of the Day: Mike Glennon 2013 Topps Magic #176

Card of the Day: Tyrann Mathieu 2013 Topps Magic RC Auto

Card of the Day: Tyrod Taylor 2011 Topps Magic RC Auto

Magic Jersey Contest Winner Announced

Congrats to Gregory Zakwin on being the lucky winner of the Jameer Nelson 2010-11 Classics – Membership Jersey #’ed/499.  Once Gregory Zakwin sends me his mailing address, I will ship this card ASAP.  Thanks!