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The novelty was an escape from a pillory,
but the mechanism of this was so complicated
that suspicion was aroused. Besides
the use of a cabinet to conceal the
escape took the edge off the mystery.
The flag trick nicely handled gave
Deodato a good finish for applause and a
card trick at the opening aroused interest.
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Variety 14:1 (04/13/1909)