Word: roadshow
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Columbus, Ohio, hovered about racetracks, sold papers, learned how to bum. Then he was converted, went to a seminary in Northfield, Mass. Prepared for the ministry, he was on his way to Philadelphia when he saw the Great Herrmann, master magician, and followed him to Syracuse. He joined a roadshow, a circus, organized a show of his own, toured the country, toured the world, joined Kellar as junior partner, succeeded him. Now he is 60, successful, reminiscent...