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HOUR IN A SIDE SHOWMEN ENDOWED WITH ABNORMAL STRENGTH.fcsplasatlen «f Mr. Isvllt;l VaryCltttr »imlt; t;ir«fllf» Illusion Styled Tbs *|iirli Wife*- Many Feels Ab-■uluiHy lloiioot.(Special letter.)ANY of the funniest and moat successful a I d e-shnws are the re* nii It of more or less rapid evolution, You mum know that the horn entertainer In constantly on the lookout for now Ideas. There la M. A rh no. one of those specialty £ artlmH whose perfomsncas are remarkable. hoih for the quantity of gorgeous and eoatly apparaiua requisite, and for the extraordinary finish and perfection of ihlt; feat* accomplished. Necessarily the strength of such men's arraa inuat he prodlgi-fiMi. IIS.Many men dud that they possess great bodily strength. so that the acquisition of a few tricky knacks ^ all that Is necessary to equip such as ^ strong men. Others, again, discover In themselves great strength of Jaw; this is not uncommon. The performer In the pleture possesses abnormal strength in his teeth. Jaws and neck, lie Is seen lifting by bis teeth a large cask filled with water. There Is really no humbug about It. Anyone muy go upon the stage either before or ” after the accomplishment of the feat and try the thing for himself.One of Mr. David JbvuM'e very Clever Illustrations forms the last illustration. It Is entitled tlu Spirit Wife; and the secret is here revealed for the first time. Modern magicians are ever chary of giving away their secrete, but the popular Egyptian Hall entertainer has so many things to his professional bow that be won't miss this one; possibly, ludeed, the show may be the more popular hereafter. Viewed from the auditorium It Is very effective. Mr. Devint stimulates grief, and suddenly feels the power to bring before him the spirit of his absent wife. And so the vision floats before him, graceful, transparent, mysterious. And this Is how It's done:The principle/' says Mr. Levant.Is simply reflection. The stag*- is entirely covered with a huge sheet of very dear plate-glass, and us the au* dlenre sees everything through this, they don't suspect its presence. Miss Marlon Melville, who acts the part of the spirit. Is placed on a black velvet couch beneath the stage and a little In front of It -in fact, where the orchestra usually sit. The eomh can be readily moved Into any position by mechanical strength In his teeth, Jaws and neck.A powerful electric light is cast upon the reclining figure of the lady, and the lights behind the plate-glass arc slightly lowered.A ghostly reflection Is at one- visible. and. of course Mr. Devant Is seen through It.For Wedding and Hall.Notwithstanding the constant declaration that Englishwomen do not know how to dress, the descriptions of their gowns read moat delightfully. Especially do the summer weddings appear In a charming light through the medium of the fashion papers. The custom of the bridesmaids carrying crooks or pompadour sticks, instead of the- con-\entlonal bouquet, seems to flourish on the British Isles this season. One maid was gowned In white satin and bore *i pompadour stick twisted about with roses; another party of six maids, in white muslin frocks with flrhus of chiffon. big pink satin sashes and white chiffon hats burled under masses of La France roses, curried white crooks, ornamented with pink roses. A third wedding party was decidedly out or the ordinary In appearance, thank* to the fact that the hrlde's six fair attendants wore not a speck of color, their gownn being of white niit»lln and their
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Loup City Northwestern
Loup City, Nebraska, US
Fri, Aug 06, 1897
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