THOSE TINY FOLK

Evening Star, Issue 19443, 29 December 1926, Page 6

THOSE TINY FOLK

AND THE BIG MAGICIAN Another good house last night heartily enjoyed the programme ot “magic and midgets,” which is being presented at His Majesty’s Theatre The big feature is Chefalo s magic, cut most interest is centred in the appearance of Irving’s Imperial Midgets. These little people, whose ages range from nineteen to forty-two, and whoso height varies from 24in to 36in, are nuite accomplished in many branches of theatrical art, but it is the novelty of seeing these various acts performed by such Tiny folk that is the real attraction. Willie Rolle, conductor and master of ceremonies, is already a popular favorite with patrons of His Majesty’s. As for Chefalo, his magic is really wonderful: that is to say, he does his tricks (numbers of which have been done by other visiting magicians, but never more skilfully) with consummate ease, and with a display of showmanship that makes Ids lengthy occupation of the stage a pleasure to hi# audience instead of—as it might be in the case of a less dexterous showman—< creating a feeling of monotony. Indeed, the third part of the programme, which consists of “ rf.ore Chefalo magic,” ends in roars of laughter and a burst of enthusiastic applause. The special matinee this afternoon was well attended, and the programme will be repeated to-night.