CARTER THE GREAT.

Evening Post, Issue 88, 12 April 1924, Page 9

CARTER THE GREAT.

There are' few. entertainments ■ that, create more interest than a; magical show. It seems to stimulate the inherent curiosity of children and grown-ups, alike, and for centuries the 'savage and t civil-' isod races have asked the same old ques-tions,-."How is it done?" Next Saturday, commencing with a,, matinee at. the Grand Opera House, the great magician and illusionist, Carter' the Great, .will, commence a season of mystery, and, ■-the. programmes presented will: include only the best of ancient, and modern'magic, immense illusions, and mysteries, created by Mr. Carter. , Continual, travel: in every part of the.world has given.Mr. > Carter an opportunity of witnessing the magic as practised in various countries, arid from these "miracles" he has evolved'many new* tricks and illusions. One; of these is "The Birth of "the Rose," in 'which a Tose tree is made to grow, sprout,- and bloom, and.the real live roses are cut and presented to the . ladies of the audience. '' Gutting a Woman in Half" is a thrilling illusion, perfected by Mr. Carter, and it is said to be a remarkable demonstration of bloodless surgery. ''The Lion's Bride" is a pantomimic romance of the Far East.. Not a word' is spoken, yet a thrilling story is told. The action is exciting, :for .it is. in this illusion that the huge Nubian lion plays a prominent part. Evelyn Maxwell, the psychic marvel, will; give- a demonstration which is described as astounding and uncanny. Two special matinees are announced, and the box plans 'for the season open at The Bristol on Wednesday. ; Special holi-. day matinees are announced • ■