Hindu magic : an expose of the tricks of the yogis and fakirs of India (1913)
Carrington, Hereward, 1880-1959 · Kansas City, Mo. : The Sphinx · leaf 34
he conjuror has ample opportunity to exchange the box used for another, witihout preparation. THE BASKET AND BIRDS TRICK. 'Another trick sometimes seen is the follow- ing. The conjuror exhibits a basket, some 18 inches in diameter and 14 inches high. A stone is placed under the basket, which is… … basket replaced on the ground. After some man- ipulation the basket is again raised, and this time
Magic tricks · Magic tricks -- India
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