Downs, T. Nelson (Thomas Nelson), 1868- · Chicago : Arthur P. Felsman · leaf 144
The An of Magic ine the handkerchief, and while they are thus engaged get pos- session of the minute pellet of adhesive wax (a good place to keep the wax until wanted is on one of the vest buttons). In taking up the cards press the wax on the center of the top (the … selected) card. Call attention to the bottom card and ask if it is the selected card. The reply, of course, is in the negative. Remove the two top cards, holding them as one, and ask if it is the selected card. The reply is also a negative. Replace the pack on the table, face downward, and cover…
Magic tricks
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