Conjuring tricks with coins, watches, rings and handkerchiefs; from "Modern magic" (1900)
Hoffmann, Professor, 1839-1919 · Philadelphia, D. McKay · leaf 121
to his pocket. It will be observed that, in the form of the trick above described,the use of both hands is necessary—one to hold the handkerchief,while the other, stroking it down, presses the springs, and causes thebag to open. There is an improved form of the bag, used, and, webelieve, invented… … bag is in this case of the form shown in Fig. 109. No springs are used, but the bag, when filled, is closed by folding down the flap, and hooking the little ring over the hook, the bag thereby assuming the appearance shown in Fig. no. It is picked up within the handkerchief as described in the case…
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