Astarte

the "Floating Body" / 1880s

(from Tony Pastor's ad in The World: Sunday, November 17, 1889)

ASTARTE
WHAT IS ASTARTE? WHAT IS IT?

"In this sensational illusion a lady is seen to walk, jump., somersault, stand, sit or lie in the air, without
aid of mechanical contrivance, walking upon the ceiling, up or down the side walls, and, in fact, defying all
laws of gravitation

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The Bottineau (ND) Pioneer; July 19, 1890 (Image 3)

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"The opening programme includes Astarte, a woman who does mysterious feats in mid-air without supports..."
The New York Dramatic Mirror; July 1, 1899

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The New York Dramatic Mirror; July 15, 1899 (pg.8)