The magician's own book, or The whole art of conjuring (1862)
Arnold, George, 1834-1865, Cahill, Frank · New York, Dick & Fitzgerald · leaf 199
ould be concealed from the observers eye,both for the purpose of rendering the eye fitter for observingthe effect, and of removing all doubt that the inscription isreally road in the dark, that is, without receiving any light,direct or reflected, from any other body. If, in place ofpolishing xiie… … These are machinatione comical.—Ford. There is no subject of such importance as Mechanics, asIts principles are founded upon the properties of matter andthe laws of motion ; and in knowing something- of these,the tyro will lay the foundation of all substantial knowledge. The properties of matter…
Magic tricks
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