Shekla

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The original Fakir. 18 min, FS. This act is thoroughly novel and interesting. The Hindu Fakir is assisted by his wife and little boy, both in picturesque Oriental costume. His paraphernalia and working tools are all brilliantly picturesque and helps to give a good effect. His feats are many, such as tearing pieces of silk into small pieces and mending them by fire; bringing pigeons and a rabbit out of a basket, and little magical stunts. All got good applause. The finishing feat in which he cooks an Oriental dish on the head of his wife in quite spectacular. The finish was O.K.
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University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 23 September 1907-12 March 1908