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ON at 2.51, 22 min, full stage; special set, plush hangings. “The Irish Illusionist”. As good a magical act as anybody ever saw for the money. Crane has a pleasing personality and does his legerdemain work very cleverly, particularly his card tricks and his egg trick. He presents three illusions that are all right in every way. There is a rich vein of comedy running through the act. His paraphernalia calls for particular notice, as it is extremely neat and effective. Crane would make good in any bill, and I think that at $250 he is a find, even if he formerly did three shows for $75. This, of course, was without his illusions.
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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 4-September 9, 1907