Pulp books and magazines know no boundaries; today and back in the day. Here's a selection of foreign and American publications designed to part you from your quarter, half-penny, or shilling or whatever currency is involved.

Endlessly mocked for having such a tiny pistol, Pierre taught them a
lesson they would not soon forget. The reason they wouldn't forget
was because it was so funny being threatened by someone with such
a tiny pistol.

One Peeper

Two Peepers

Three Peepers

Four!

"Hey, lady! Oh, laaadddyy! I got a message with the writing and the words."

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I've alway been a fan of magic. I love being fooled. I also love old magic posters. They never held back on the hype and bombast.