The magician's own book, or The whole art of conjuring (1862)
Arnold, George, 1834-1865, Cahill, Frank · New York, Dick & Fitzgerald · leaf 285
4. THE ENDLESS STRING. Now, sir, your coat is off! And see—Your right-hand pocketed! So let it be :While oer your armAn endless string—Some three yards round— Hangs like a sling.Take the string off—But, just for fun,It must be doneKeeping your right-hand in its place,And not a smile must stir your… … Y» fair ones wim, in continent or isle, Long fur delights which love jilone can bring;Whilst ruby lips diRpla.y affections smile, Haste through the maze, and reach the wedding ringThe sweet Koong-see, whose spirit hovers near, Shall watch thee wandring through the doubtful way;And when thou showest…
Magic tricks
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