One had prepared vanishing tricks using stage magic ( Lance Damon), and another by tampering with a security monitor ( Dewey Ottoman).

Some of the Phantoms had great athletic and rope-swinging skills. Also had shown a powerful will and destruction and thievery as Dewey Ottoman.

He wasn't really evil, nor was Steve Trilby, who just thought he wasn't nice looking and simply wanted to hide. Not much is known about him as Brick Pimiento. As Mel Richmond, he had shown very destructive behavior, trying to burn the Opera House in order to get rid of work to gain his desired profit. As Lance Damon, his personality had shown a powerful will to allow his daughter win the competition. He acted ruthlessly, and had a maniacal cackle. He also wore a costume that was seemingly a common one.

He wore a dark red large cape and a black bow tie. Given that Mel Richmond and Lance Damon are both overweight, they would clearly need to wear a corset under the Phantom's suit, to make themselves look thin and in shape. He has a green skull - face with wisps of hair sticking out, broken teeth, and glowing red eyes.

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