The following is the program of Carter the Great on his first appearance in England at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, November 7th,1910.

Stage set in green and crimson plush with five small tables and a central glass-topped stand, all bearing various props, Carter enters in a business-like manner, without mystery or music. He pattered freely, but without brilliance or humor, but succeeded by sheer merit of presentation.

He commenced by taking up one of two decanters and a red silk, Moving to the footlights he p aced the siIk in the decanter, from which it immediately vanished to reappear in the other.

From bran, sawdust and paper-cuttings he produced hot coffee with cream and sugar.

A trunk on a small isolated platform was wheeled on. The lid was raised and the front Lowered, then glass panels placed by assistants into the trunk which was glass-lined. Trunk was closed and shown on all sides, a girl appears in the trunk.

The spirit hand followed, the hand being placed on a sheet of glass over two chair backs.

The Aga levitation of a girl followed, the couch being removed as the girl floated, and Carter had to stand on a chair to pass a hoop over her.

Tabs close and open to reveal a trellis garden. A standing cabinet, partly erected, was wheeled towards the back and the final doors and roof added. Cabinet was opened to show it empty, then various "spirit manifestations" took place inside, Finally the "spirit" herself is materialized.

Tabs closed and opened again to reveal a cage-cabinet open on each side. A lady entered and the curtains closed , A soldier makes his appearance from the cage, and the lady appears in the audience.

The cage was then suspended in midair. Girl entered another cage, vanishing from this and appearing in the suspended one.

The final illusion was the familiar "Gone ".