More Chesterton Magic

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These are pictures from Providence Classical School's production of G.K. Chesterton's Magic: A Fantastic Comedy.  I can't recommend this play enough for troupes with an interest in putting on small-scale but lively and professional theater (Torrey Theater... hint, hint...).  The pictures run in descending order: the Duke solo, Patricia and Morris Caerleon, the Duke and the Conjuror, the Conjuror solo, Particia solo, the Rev. Cyril Smith solo, and Smith with the Demons.  Missing are Dr. Grimthorpe and Hastings the butler.  Inspirations for the look and feel of the performance include: The Illusionist, The Prestige, and Downton Abbey.







*all photos are used with permission courtesy of Louis Long and are copyright Louis Long 2012

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