PHANTOM- HANDS

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An announcer steps out into “one” and informs the audience he has discovered a pair of phantom hands capable of playing anything requested on the piano. He displays a pair of false hands while delivering the explanatory lecture. The stage la set with a satin drop, having an opening in the middle. This is backed in two by black curtains, grand piano being visible. On each side of the opening in the drop there is a row of red, white and blur lights. This gives a sort of mystic effect, making the interior which holds the piano appear shrouded in darkness. Announcer then places the pair of false hands on keyboard of piano… Going down into the orchestra, the announcer then calls for request numbers. This part of the turn is unusual,’ the announcer is no visible or audible transmitting signals to the player, who played some 40 or 50 pieces asked for, ranging from the classics to pop songs of the day without a miss.

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