At first, those who booked the act resisted; they did not think people would relate to a head in a box.
But, after initial reservations they found that people were excited about a talking head in a box.
mnli hypothesis: But, after initial reservations they found that people were excited about a talking head in a box. premise: At first, those who booked the act resisted; they did not think people would relate to a head in a box.