MASKELYNE AND DEVANT'S MYSTERIES.
Though illusions form the most characteristic part of Maskelyne and Cook's touring programme, the entertainment possesses an altogether separate interest m the half hour act of Mr Barclay Gammon, who has reached such a height of popularity m musical monologue just prior to leaving London, that he was appearing nightly at six theatres of the metropolis, and on the night of a departure, after a dinner m his honour at the Savage Club, presided over by Lord Avebury, he gave farewell performances upon eight stages—a smart record only made possible by a swift and accurate motor and accurately punctual stage arrangements. Mr Gammon has also had crowded houses m the colonies, and there can be no doubt that much of rhe success of the company is due to his magnetic personality and genius. . The best obtainable skill m juggling and up-to-date sleight of hand also varies the programme, and the entertainment unites brilliance and refinement-. The comoany will open for one night at the Oddfellows' Hall to-mor-row night. The box plan is at Jones.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXIX, Issue 7728, 23 February 1909, Page 2
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178MASKELYNE AND DEVANT'S MYSTERIES. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXIX, Issue 7728, 23 February 1909, Page 2
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