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The singing caricaturist has two easels, one on each side of the stage, a couple of pieces of chalk and some large sheets of white paper are all the "props" required. Bowen sings three songs while drawing three caricatures, illustrating the words of his songs. The caricatures are of the simple variety, one line serving to
create an expression of sobriety, then a thrust, instantly transforming the previous expression to the reverse. The first selection he performed is "Home is No Place for Me," followed by "Dougherty," which brought everyone to their feet, and lastly, a legitimate ballad which one hesitates to take seriously.
The audience waited for the last number to take a comedic twist, creating too quiet a finish for an otherwise ideal comedy act.
He brings a pleasing personality and original act. The cartoonist has a pleasing voice, earning the approval for himself of his auditors.
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Variety 21:13 (03/04/1911)