CHANG ESCAPES

Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 3, 4 July 1939, Page 6

CHANG ESCAPES

SHOW AT OPERA HOUSE

Nailed together on the stage of the Opera House last night by carpenters from the factory of Kenners, Ltd., a substantial wooden box, well bound around with rope, failed to hold for more than two minutes "the mighty Chang," Chinese illusionist, who was challenged by Kenners to escape, if he could, from the box. He will make another attempt tonight. Chang, a magician of wide renown, does his mysterious acts with an air of dignity, and captures with his personality the attention of the audience every time he appears. An enormous amount of baggage accompanies the players, for apart from the actual magic, which requires thousands of accessories in itself, there is the magnificence of the spectacle ito be maintained. Altogether there are 28 different scenes. More than 50 magnificent robes are worn by the magician before a bewildering succession of gleaming embroidered curtains and the Oriental atmosphere* is everywhere- maintained. Included in the revue are many noted artists of various nationalities, headed by the young American dancer Joanna Claire. Also in the company is Ross Buchanan, a popular English baritone, while New Zealand is represented in the Bridges Musical Trio, who, with novel musical arrangements, have featured the Cuban Marimba throughout the world, and are a sensational addition to the show.