[Clarke, William], 1800-1838 · Boston, Munroe and Francis · leaf 162
ause the egg to moveabout in a manner that will excite much astonishment. THE DOUBLED COIN. Half fill a glass of water, and put a shilling or a sixpence into it; coverthe glass with a plate, upon which, place one hand, while you hold theglass with the other ; turn the glass upside down, so that… … THE topers tripod. A trick similar to the Bridge of Knives may be performed hj tliree*tobacco-pipes, in the following manner :—Procm-e three common tobacco-pipes ; place the hollow part ofthe bowl of one of them on thetable, as No. 1, and let its stembe supported by another, placedat No» 2; then…
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