Deodato

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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)