The boy magician : a large number of the latest and best tricks carefully selected for the rising generation of conjurers (1922)
Dixie, Raymond, Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) DLC · Boston : Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co. · leaf 180
the top of yourwand, or travel down it, and stop the instant the spectators THE USE OF AND TRICKS WITH THE WAND 171 request it to do so. What is the invisible power that movesand controls the ring? No one knows! Preparation. A simple way to do this trick is to use apiece of fine black silk thread… … A-HOW THE TRICKS WORKED Fig. 74.—The Obedient Ring. Presentation. When you are ready to do the trick youpass the wand for examination, as said in the paragraphwhich recited the effect. The moment the wand is returnedto you, you press one end of it against the dab of wax onyour waistcoat button, so…
Magic tricks
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