"MONTE CHRISTO."
TRICK-PERFORMANCE NEARLY
ENDS IN TRAGEDY,
(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.)
CHEISTCBURCH, this day.
A sensational act was witnessed at the Oamaru swimming races, held on Saturday last/ when an individual essayed to perform what is known as "Monte Christo," being tied up in a weighted bag and thrown into the water. The secret of the success of the performance consists in the tying of the bag, the performer, under" water, being able to release himself and make a graceful appearance upon the surface. Unfortunately, the mouth of the bag used was tied not wisely but too well, and the performer failed', to reappear in due course. A couple of divers went down to investigate, and they rescued the unfortunate" individual, still 'securely' bagged) much to the relief of everybody present, and especially the central figure in wha* might easily have proved a regrettable tragedy. _ , ••., v« v .
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 71, 23 March 1908, Page 5
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