The magician's own book, or The whole art of conjuring (1862)
Arnold, George, 1834-1865, Cahill, Frank · New York, Dick & Fitzgerald · leaf 160
tal position in all motions of the ship. The card is a cir-cular piece of paper which is fastened upon the needle, andmoves with it. The outer edge of the card is divided intothirty-two points, as shown in the engraving, called pointsof the compass. The needle is a slender bar of hardenedsteel,…
Magic tricks
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