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1894 review in ‘The Sketch’ for the Maskelyne playlet ‘Modern Witchery’

Published in ‘The Sketch’ on 15 August 1894. Under the headline ‘Maskelyne the Magician’ the reporter reviews the magical sketch ‘Modern Witchery’ which was J.N. Maskelyne’s way of making fun of the Theosphy movement.

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Date 15 August 1894
Theatre
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Ref no N2058 Ep.EH70