Downs, T. Nelson (Thomas Nelson), 1868-1938 · Buffalo, N. Y. : Downs-Edwards Co. · leaf 30
opening to a series of front and back palm manipula- tions with cards. A good effect is also obtained by preceding this movement with the fan and ruffle just described. The effect of the flourish is as follows: The performer fans a pack of cards in his left hand (a movement, by the way that will… … In the preliminary handling of the pack the performer palms a 16