Haslam

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Disrobing, Marvel.  Young man of pleasing personality working full dress frees himself from a straight jacket while in a small cabinet changes from full dress to tights in a 15 inch tube and escapes from a straight jacket while under water in full view of the audience.  Billed this man as an extra feature and he certainly held his own.  The act is very nicely worked up.  All of his various stunts were greatly appreciated and got big applause.  Presume the act will get them talking during the week.  While it conflicts alightly with Houdini on account of the straight jacket work, the difference is so great, that in the general tone and make up, I hardly think it would depreciate the value of “Houdini”.  28 minutes full stage.
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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907