8o STAGE ILLUSIONS Fig. 82 shows the proscenium or drop curtain. Most theatres are provided with a roller curtain usually of a scenic character, but as a manikin theatre only requires a curtain twice in the performance, a scene is not required. These curtains, when opened, take the place of side… … Fig. 82. — Proscenium Curtain. velvet being suitable. The top is provided with rings which hook to a series of eyes screwed at the back of the proscenium. A cord is made fast to the centre a, and it passes through several small rings stitched on a length of broad braid and sewn at the back of the…
Amateur theater · Puppet theater · Magic tricks
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