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Keith-Albee managers' report book, September 4, 1905 - April 23, 1906

Page 178a

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HOUDINI: Second week. This man opened his act with the same routine of last week,-the handcuffs, trunk and finished on the strait-jacket, which was very interesting and created quite a sensation. Applause was spontaneous and continued for fully five minutes. Compelled to take five curtain bows. I think this trick alone will fill the house, notwithstanding the other special stunts we have on, as it made a great impression. 36 min.-full st- 2
QUIGLEY BROTHERS: Talking comedy. The material used in the opening of the act is entirely new, but did not seem to go. They scored very few laughs until they gave the material of the old act which called forth plenty of laughter. 18 min. in one- 2
3 SISTERS MACARTE: Instrumentalists, Dancers, Wire and Trapeze Artists. Described in previous criticisms. Pleasing appearance. Nicely costumed. Quite novel. Sorry I have to close the show with this act. One of the best of this style we ever had and appreciated throughout. 14 min. full stage- 2 shows
KINETOGRAPH:
"The Prince of Wales at Lanori." Good.
"The Victims of the Storm." Good. Quite novel.
"The Deserter." Good, but little serious.
"The Fancy Garden Party" Fair comedy.

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(2) HOUDINI: Second week. This man opened his act with the same routine of last week,-the handcuffs, trunk and finished on the strait-jacket, which was very interesting and created quite a sensation. Applause was spontaneous and continued for fully five minutes. Compelled to take five curtain bows. I think this trick alone will fill the house, notwithstanding the other special stunts we have on, as it made a great impression. 36 min.-full st- 2 QUIGLEY BROTHERS: Talking comedy. The material used in the opening of the act is entirely new, but did not seem to go. They scored very few laughs until they gave the material of the old act which called forth plenty of laughter. 18 min. in one- 2 3 SISTERS MACARTE: Instrumentalists, Dancers, Wire and Trapeze Artists. Described in previous criticisms. Pleasing appearance. Nicely costumed. Quite novel. Sorry I have to close the show with this act. One of the best of this style we ever had and appreciated throughout. 14 min. full stage- 2 shows KINETOGRAPH: "The Prince of Wales at Lanori." Good. "The Victims of the Storm." Good. Quite novel. "The Deserter." Good, but little serious. "The Fancy Garden Party" Fair comedy.