The magician's own book, or The whole art of conjuring (1862)
Arnold, George, 1834-1865, Cahill, Frank · New York, Dick & Fitzgerald · leaf 123
er of thecard, and pass through it a strongthread, having a small piece of woodtied to one end, which, resting trans-versely on the card, prevents its beingirawn through. To the other end ofthe thread attach an acorn ; and havinghalf filled the glass with water, suspendthe acorn at a short distance… … THE MAGIC OF CHEMISTRY. 107 the root will protrude and thrust itself into the water ; andin a few days more a stem will shoot out at the other end,and rising upwards, will press against the card, in whichan orifice must be made to allow it to pass through. Fromthis stem, small leaves will soon be…
Magic tricks
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