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August 12, 1938
The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
A. J. Johanns oversees remodeling of the Magic House at Puyallup's Western Washington Fair, opening September 19, with new mirrors and illusions. E. H. Bollinger visits to plan Fairway expansions. Gus West, proprietor.
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Magic House For
Fair At Puyallup
Having laid out an improvement
program that will take him three
weeks to complete, A. J. Johanns
of Portland, park and concession
expert, is now supervising work on
the remodeling of the house of Ma-
gic in the Fairway at the Western
Washington Fair, opening Septem-
ber 19 at Puyallup.
Upon completion the concession
will have a complete set of magic
mirrors, illusions, intricate electri-
cal "gadgets," a periscope making
the entire Fairway visible, and ma-
ny other amazing features.
Mirrors that permit the observer
to see right through them as he
approaches, mirrors that change
one's reflection into numerous
startling scenes, and mirrors that
do tricks when a person's hand is
waved in front of them will be
found in the "room of mirrors."
To talk over the enlargement
and improvement of his Fairway
attractions, E. H. Bollinger, de-
signer and builder of the Scenic
Railway and Old Mill Ride. visited
the Fairgrounds this week.
Gus West, Prop.
Fair At Puyallup
Having laid out an improvement
program that will take him three
weeks to complete, A. J. Johanns
of Portland, park and concession
expert, is now supervising work on
the remodeling of the house of Ma-
gic in the Fairway at the Western
Washington Fair, opening Septem-
ber 19 at Puyallup.
Upon completion the concession
will have a complete set of magic
mirrors, illusions, intricate electri-
cal "gadgets," a periscope making
the entire Fairway visible, and ma-
ny other amazing features.
Mirrors that permit the observer
to see right through them as he
approaches, mirrors that change
one's reflection into numerous
startling scenes, and mirrors that
do tricks when a person's hand is
waved in front of them will be
found in the "room of mirrors."
To talk over the enlargement
and improvement of his Fairway
attractions, E. H. Bollinger, de-
signer and builder of the Scenic
Railway and Old Mill Ride. visited
the Fairgrounds this week.
Gus West, Prop.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What keywords are associated?
Magic House
Fair Remodeling
Puyallup Fair
Magic Mirrors
Illusions
What entities or persons were involved?
A. J. Johanns
E. H. Bollinger
Gus West
Where did it happen?
Puyallup, Western Washington Fair
Story Details
Key Persons
A. J. Johanns
E. H. Bollinger
Gus West
Location
Puyallup, Western Washington Fair
Event Date
September 19
Story Details
A. J. Johanns supervises remodeling of the Magic House concession at the Western Washington Fair in Puyallup, adding magic mirrors, illusions, and other features. E. H. Bollinger visits to discuss enlargement of Fairway attractions.