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A master showman
A master showman

A master showman

Date7/9/1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: A master showman: Barry Manilow's two weekened shows at Kingswood Music Theatre were lavish spectacles rather than mere concerts, reviewer Rob Salem says. The singer-songwriter knows how to please his fans.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0065245F
Showman: Ron Cowan, 30, left, will bring nearly 200 exhibitors to the Cottage Show, which opens Feb. 5 in Metro East Trade Centre.
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7/23/1969
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Showman: Mel Hinde and his company Museum Productions create displays for museums around the world.
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