Variety (August 1908)

VARIETY And Now the Talk of London! Watch Business Grow Wherever We Show! SENSATION OF NEW YORK AND LONDON! CURZON SISTERS Original Aerial Flying Butterflies MR. 100. W. CURZON. c/o Tfcck Theatre, Buffalo, N. T. Dear Mr. Canon: I personally witnessed the act of the Corson Sisters when they appeared at the New York Hippodrome In the season of 1800, an* 3tss resy--n^»*i«*?fr«gag*~br tht nai... It was the first time that I had seen a rerelrlnf apparatus used In conjunction with an aerial teeth act. Very truly roars, (ttfMd) ALBERT J. BORII, Bdltorlsl and Bnslnese Mgr. t New Tort "Clipper." The Sally Telegraph, May 26th, 1908.—Aa these sprites fly through mid air, suspended by their teeth, waring white draperies under col- ored lights, the scene In as marvellous and fas- cinating as any witnessed In this country for a long time. Standard, May 26th, 1008.—One of the moot sensational of aerial feats. Daily Mail, May 26th. 1008.—A charming pic- ture and sensational, Its merits as a spectacular MB. JOBBPH W. CDRZON, c/o New Tort Vaudeville Contracting Co., 1481 Broadway, New York City. Dear fir: I had the pleasure of witnessing the performance of the Corson Bisters In the Spring ~oF Tsvoi'wR* inert tftWtu «tl #**~«tf«r|jro£uC*Sr undertakings I beg to remain, yours rery truly, (Signed) WABRBN A. PATRICK, General Director. The Show World Publishing Co., and to the best of my recollection the revolving apparatus utilised In this act was the first brought to our attention to be used for this pur- Wishing you unbounded success In all your JOflBPH W. CDRZON , an adjunct to an aerial "teeth" act was first brought to my attention daring the engagement of the Carson Sisters at the New York Hippo- drome In the Autumn of 1006. Very truly yours, (Signed) Rush (VARIETY). WHAT THE LONDON PRKSS HAS TO SAT are undeniable. Elicited a really enthusiastic snd thoroughly deserved ovation from audience. The Morning Advertiser, May 26th, 1008.—A remarkable aerial performance. Thrilling, sen- sational and altogether unique. The plucky ladles giving confidence by the ease which they go about their business. The reception accorded them was enthusiastic In the extreme, escb of the daring sisters being again and again re- called. The Enoore, May 28th, 1008.—An act only be ■ des cri bed ss the absolute greatest thriller ever seen In England. The Era, May 30th, 1008.—The latest thrill. The amount of pluck and nerve necessary for the performance Is possessed by few. The Referee, May 81st, 1908.—Curson Sisters. For sheer sensationalism eclipses anything seen In town for sometime psst, an exhibition of dar- Apparatus patented in United States and all foreign countries (but not in the Fiji Islands). J. W. CUftZON Originator-Producer Patentee ing that literally takes onlookers' breath away, a show no one who revels In the sensational should miss seeing. The Performer, May 23d, 1006.—A daring per- formance, Muiio Hall, May 22d. 1008.—One of the most dainty and daring of acts Pslioan.—A remarkablo performance. Address Communications JOSEPH W. CURZON. care William Morris, 408 Strand, W. C, London, Eng. ARE YOU BOOKED FOR NEXT SEASON? IF NOT, COMMUNICATE AT ONCE WITH THE AGENCY PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO ALL APPLICATIONS. AMERICAN ARTISTS ABROAD Intending to return home and desiring future bookings placed, write immediately. FOREIGN ACTS looking for American time send full particulars and photos. Can Give Special Attention to Producers with New Material A personal call or letter to outline the novelty or act you have in hand or mind will be given the benefit of our long vaudeville experience and instant attention regarding the booking of it. PAT CASEY AGENCY, PAT CASEYJOIrector Seventh Floor, St. James Building, New York City, U. S. A Wkm •4M*eW*f •dvcr tl —mm t* M*s% mmttou Vamrt.