The Gallery of Mystery was on Dean Street in London. The programme announces the special engagement of Hercat, the eminent American illusionist, ventrilquist and humorist. In fact, he was British named R.D. Chater.
R.D. Chater
This run opened on 29 September 1888. Hercat (real name R.D. Chater) performed at the Egyptian Hall while Maskelyne and Cooke were away. The show included his successful illusion “The Mystery of She”. Miss Fay Rivington is listed as his assistant.
This run opened on 29 September 1888. Hercat (real name R.D. Chater) performed at the Egyptian Hall while Maskelyne and Cooke were away. The show included his successful illusion “The Mystery of She”. Miss Florence Glencairn is listed as his assistant.