Her first billing was as Myrtle Roberts - comedienne, and then Myrtella-the electric spark - magician. 'The manager suggested a few tricks might liven up the cave scene, so I tried and it was a great success.' 'It was when we were doing Aladdin, as a matter of fact, that I first discovered my flair for magic,' Myrtle later said. She honed her skills in 'small magic' such as rope and cylinder tricks and releasing birds from a dish of fire. When not on the circuit, she took on roles as principal boy in pantomimes such as Babes in the Wood, Sinbad the Sailor and Puss in Boots. Myrtle Roberts, on the famous Moon seat at Luna Park, St Kilda, date unknown (courtesy of Pete Smith) Hurry up with the trick, get on with it!'' 'She was being sawn in half and was saying 'For Christ's sake Les, Esme is off stage crying in the bassinette. 'Gladys was the assistant being sawn in half, and she wasn't reticent about talking to her husband on stage. 'The story goes that at one stage in the 1920s Les's main trick was doing the brand new sawing a woman in half routine that everyone in the world was starting to copy. She was also her husband's main assistant and was no slouch when it came to putting Les in his place. She performed the piano accordion and perfected the art of hand shadows using the stage names Harlequin Lady of Shadows or Madame Costin. Magic historian Kent Blackmore, who wrote a biography on the Great Levante called Levante: His Life no Illusion, says although her role is often hidden on the posters and in the press clippings of the day, Gladys was integral to her husband's success. It’s our pleasure.A family portrait of Gladys, Esme and Les Cole, 1937, Australian Performing Arts Collection We deliver flowers to anywhere in the USA, including to New York, Chicago, Florida, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Seattle So, whatever the occasion, let us add a little bit of magic to someone else’s day with our luxury flowers and gifts. If you can’t quite decide, we have various gift sets available to give your loved one a special selection of goodies.

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