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“On a front cloth the name “Nixon” appears written to imitate Chinese characters. There was a white magician of this name in vaudeville and he may be the principal of the present act, under the Chinese dress and make-up”.
He performs some tricks with birds, geese, and chickens, as well as several illusion and disappearing acts.
"Hong Kong Mysterious"
The act needs to be longer, and the last trick should be improved. As it was, it was rubbish, and should only do fairly in small time.
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Variety, vol. 41: 12. 18 February, 1916