Master Magician Laurant Dazzles Opera House Crowd

Hermann, the Great, in his palmiest days need not have been ashamed of a performance such as was witnessed at the opera house last night by a large and delighted audience. Laurant has stamped himself in the minds of the public as being a magician of the first water. His tricks are novel, and the way things appear and disappear at his will would almost lead one to suppose that he was in league with the 'old gentleman' himself. Of the many startling and bewildering feats and illusions performed last evening, perhaps the ring trick was the most intricate and puzzling, although the Columbian illusion pleased the eye and delighted everyone. If some of the so-called magicians who are now touring the country could see this wonderful performance, the public at large would undoubtedly be the gainers. Laurant is justly entitled to rank with Hermann and Keller, who are perhaps most prominently associated in the minds of the theatre-going public as first in the realm of magic. The sale of seats for tonight is large and Laurant can rest assured that should he ever return to this city he will be greeted by the many admirers of his marvelous work. He announces a change of program for this evening. It is safe to say that the house will again be crowded.