le in the center ofthe stage, and was there sent to sleep by being sub-jected to mesmeric passes. The magician then drewa small box from the recesses of his robes, and fromit took a pinch of powder, which he sprinkled on theyouths face and neck. A cloth was then arranged about the victimsneck, and… … vaneks decapitation. blood streaming from it, and placed upon a salverto be ; handed around for the company to examine. The examination was not superficial nor hasty,people being invited to put their fingers in the openmouth and move the closed eyelids. The ghastlydeaths head was then taken back…
Magicians · Magic tricks
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