Branson, L. H. (Lionel Hugh), b. 1879 · London : G. Rutledge & Sons ; New York : E. P. Dutton & Co. · leaf 59
CHAPTER V THE BOWI. OF RICE A surprising little trick was once shewn to me by a performer whose exhibition of magic was otherwise of a very low class. He borrowed a '' lota " or brass water bowl of one of the servants. These lotas are invariably so shaped that the cir- cumference of the top is… … He then borrowed some uncooked rice with which he proceeded to fill the bowl to its utmost capacity. While doing so 39
Magic tricks -- India
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