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The [[House of Mystery]] was an exhibit at Olentangy Park that operated in [[1908 Season|1908]]. | The [[House of Mystery]] was an exhibit at Olentangy Park's [[Colonnade]]<ref>Postcard. "Olentangy Park, Columbus, Ohio." Published by The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co.206.966 JV Accessed through Columbus Metropolitan Library Digital Collections. https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/postcard/id/41463</ref> that operated in [[1908 Season|1908]]. | ||
That year, the ''Columbus Evening Dispatch'' reported that a "genuine Hindoo, 'T'Ishi, the wizard of India," performed at the "new Fantasma." The performance included "Hindoo occultism and necromancy," power of suggestion on audience members, magic acts, and an escape act where he'd escape from a large black bag and ropes. It took place in the original [[Fantasma]] building, which was renamed the "House of Hindoo Mystery."<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' June 19, 1908. Page 18.</ref> | That year, the ''Columbus Evening Dispatch'' reported that a "genuine Hindoo, 'T'Ishi, the wizard of India," performed at the "new Fantasma." The performance included "Hindoo occultism and necromancy," power of suggestion on audience members, magic acts, and an escape act where he'd escape from a large black bag and ropes. It took place in the original [[Fantasma]] building, which was renamed the "House of Hindoo Mystery."<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch,'' June 19, 1908. Page 18.</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 04:23, 4 January 2025
House of Mystery
| Other Name(s) | House of Hindoo Mystery |
|---|---|
| Type | Exhibition |
| Park Section | North |
| Opened | 1908 |
| Closed | 1908 |
The House of Mystery was an exhibit at Olentangy Park's Colonnade[1] that operated in 1908.
That year, the Columbus Evening Dispatch reported that a "genuine Hindoo, 'T'Ishi, the wizard of India," performed at the "new Fantasma." The performance included "Hindoo occultism and necromancy," power of suggestion on audience members, magic acts, and an escape act where he'd escape from a large black bag and ropes. It took place in the original Fantasma building, which was renamed the "House of Hindoo Mystery."[2]
The Fantasma building was described as being well-ventilated and beautifully decorated.[3]
References
- ↑ Postcard. "Olentangy Park, Columbus, Ohio." Published by The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co.206.966 JV Accessed through Columbus Metropolitan Library Digital Collections. https://digital-collections.columbuslibrary.org/digital/collection/postcard/id/41463
- ↑ "Olentangy." The Columbus Evening Dispatch, June 19, 1908. Page 18.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio), June 14, 1906. Page 2.