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The act was eleven minutes long on the full stage.
The Carpos Bros. do head-to-head balancing. In one trick, the understander does a head stand on the floor while the top mounter balances himself on the other man’s heels. The understander then lets him down without breaking position. For the finish, the understander plays the piano while the top mounter balances on top of his head and plays the guitar. The top mounter fell three times, but there was unintentional comedy each time it happened. They played enough of the song before falling for the audience to understand and appreciate the trick.
The acrobats should play a rag on their instruments while they balance and keep the piano off the stage until they need it. They should also make the most out of the comedy that comes with failing to complete a trick. The act could open for big time shows.
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Variety 28:4 (27/09/1912)