A history of the art of magic : containing anecdotes, explanation of tricks and a sketch of the life of Alexander Hermann (1887)
Timayenis, T. T. (Telemachus Thomas), b. 1853 · New York : J.J. Little · leaf 136
d our watch, placed it in a mortarand mashed it with a poker, pieces of the works being shownto us. The mortar was then covered for a moment, andwhen the cover was taken off the watch had vanished. Hisservant was next directed to bring a loaf of bread, and thewatch was found in the centre of it… … asked to choose any egg she wished. The professor thenbroke the egg with his wand, and inside the paper writtenupon was found perfectly restored. . . • . . • • HERRMANN AND THE KING OF PORTUGAL. The King of Portugal, wishing to ascertain the truth ofthe stories related to him regarding Herrmann,…
