Fifty years in the magic circle; being an account of the author's professional life; his wonderful tricks and feats; with laughable incidents, and adventures as a magician, necromancer, and ventriloquist (1871)
CHAPTER IX; VlSrr TO SCOTLAlfD. … irregular, it is picturesquely charming to the eye. Situated on the river Nith, across which it communicates with its suburb Chaswelton, it is regarded as the provincial capital of South Scotland. The surrounding country was cultivated to perfection. The extensive farms, and immensity of their…
Magic tricks
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