Russell Trio

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The best is where one of the men hangs by his hands, with his feet about six feet from the ground. Another stands directly underneath, turns a back half somersault and catches himself by his toes on the toes of the suspended man.
The ring act starts a trifle slow and some of their best tricks precede the finale, which is bad showmanship. A few of their tricks may be original.
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Variety 24:4 (09/30/1911)