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15 Mins.
Two men in perch work. A 24- foot perch is used for the opening, balanced in the usual way with the mounter going through a difficult routine of gymnastics. The perch is very high, it being necessary to raise the borders considerably. The height makes for thrilling stuff, but has a drawback in that the top man can not be seen by those in the rear of the orchestra or balcony. A special eye in two backs up the gymnastics. Later this parts, disclosing a scenic marine view. A ladder follows the perch, with the mounter doing more dangerous looking stuff. Still another perch is used later, a double arrangement, supported on the soles of the feet of the understander. Pedal Juggling with a large football by one of the men serves to vary the perch work.
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Variety, LXII:3, Friday March 11, 1921.