Appropriately named for their self-developing ability, the 1949 Topps "Magic Photo" set of 252 allowed for sepia-toned likenesses of American heroes to appear right before the collector's eyes. This assortment of (169) includes near and complete sub-sets. These examples average (EX) quality, with a few bearing minor surface flaws inherent to the self-developing process. Highlights include: Boxing Champions full set of (24) with #2A J.L. Sullivan (VG), #8A Dempsey (VG-EX) and #15A J. Louis (EX-MT); All American Football near set of (11/13) with #3C Walker (EX) and #6C Lujack (EX-MT); Track & Field Champions full set of (17) with #1E J. Owens (VG-EX); Stars of Stage and Screen with #1F C. Gable (GD); Baseball Hall of Fame with #7K Speaker, #8K Hornsby (EX-MT), #10K Mathewson (VG), #13K Cobb (EX-MT), #16 Young (EX) and #18K Tinker and Evers (GD); Aviation Pioneers with #5L Earhart (VG-EX) and #9L Wright Brothers (FR).