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10 Mins.; Full Stage
Mr. Russell, who has apparently been concealed at top of upper trapeze, a border hiding him from view of audience, is suddenly disclosed sitting on bar of upper trapeze. This constitutes novel and effective entrance. Routine of real thrillers in way of flying stunts by Mr. Russell follows. Woman contributes bit of stepping that fills in nicely, making costume change from dress to knickers. Closing trick has man hanging head downward from top trapeze, lower one having been removed, and holding contrivance by means of strap around neck, in which woman does upside down dance, making dance taps on wooden flooring of arrangement. Mr. Russell, in addition to being a daring aerialist, cutting all of the simpler tricks and performing the most difficult ones with speed and showmanship, adds value to the act through his neat appearance in white shirt and black trousers.
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Variety, LXI:2, March 4, 1921.