In theatre terms an olio refers to either speciality acts being performed downstage between scenes, possibly when the upstage set is being changed or to a set of variety acts usually occurring in the second half of a show. Variety acts have long been part of Burlesque shows both past and present and can include magicians, jugglers, mentalists, acrobats, singers, and comics. A traditional Burlesque show format would feature a band or musical talent in the first act, an olio of variety acts in the second, and followed by a one act burlesque musical in the third.
The picture above is of Mysterion, a mentalist/magician based in Toronto who sometimes performs with Burlesque shows. ooooOOOoooo.
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