[Clarke, William], 1800-1838 · Boston, Munroe and Francis · leaf 168
LEGERDEMAIN. 165 … THE SIMPLE DECEPTION. Stick a little wax upon your thumb, take a by-stander by the fingers, showhim a sixpence, and tell him you will put the same into his hand ; then wringit down hard with your waxed thumb, and, using many words, look him inthe face; suddenly take away your thumb, and the coin…
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