The magician's own book, or The whole art of conjuring (1862)
Arnold, George, 1834-1865, Cahill, Frank · New York, Dick & Fitzgerald · leaf 204
and then suspend it on a large skewer or pin, as seen in theengraving. If the whole be now placed on a warm stove,or over the flame of a candle or lamp, it will revolve withconsiderable velocity. The card, after being cut into thespiral, may be made to represent a snake or dragon, andwhen in motion…
Magic tricks
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