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THEATER SUPERSTITION

IT IS BAD LUCK TO WHISTLE IN THE DRESSING ROOM BECAUSE IN THE
VAUDEVILLE DAYS THE MANAGER USED TO CANCEL ACTSBY USING A SPECIAL
WHISTLE.

Where learned: ILLINOIS ; EDWARDSVILLE ; SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion
BELIEF -- Bad luck

Date learned: 02-00-1980

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