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Miss Elsie Southgate

Electric acts, exploiting the new invention of electricity, also made an appearance in the halls. Volta would electrify himself and then light gas jets with the tips of his fingers or set fire to handkerchiefs by touch. The Victorina Troupe developed the sword swallowing act to include swallowing a bayonet fitted to a loaded gun. Miss Victorina swallowed a lit electric light bulb which shone through her flesh.

By the early 20th century the Bioscope began to feature on programmes. This was the film and projector system of the day and short films and newsreels became a part of the music hall experience.

Here are some more Music Hall acts:

The Three Revolving Eugenes

The Pasquali Brothers

Juliette's Wonder Sealions

The Romps

American Xylophone Artists

Thora the Ventriloquist

Lottie Lennox

Ethel Beech