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Introduction The Collections 19th Century Roots The Vaudeville Industry The Acts Music Dance Comedy Circus Techniques Topical Vaudeville Credits & Acknowledgements Free Public Programs Bibliography The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts > Vaudeville Nation Circus Techniques       Drawings and descriptions of vaudeville and lyceum strong man acts. George De Mott Collection. Billy Rose Theatre Collection       Harry Houdini Promotional photograph with an elephant in Cheer-Up at the Hippodrome Theater. Billy Rose Theatre Collection Harry Houdini Uncredited photograph staring at the camera. Billy Rose Theatre Collection Harry Houdini Letter written by Harry Houdini in his dressing room at the Hippodrome, 1918 R. H. Burnside Collection, Billy Rose Theatre Collection       Annette Kellermann Promotional postcard comparing her measurements to Venus de Milo Billy Rose Theatre Collection