The magician's own book, or The whole art of conjuring (1862)
Arnold, George, 1834-1865, Cahill, Frank · New York, Dick & Fitzgerald · leaf 363
on the underside of each piece, so that thewhole may rest on a pointed upright wire, placed in one ofthese cavities, this wire being inserted in a heavy metallicbase to give it solidity. A small hole is made in the axis ofthe wheel, so that the end of a cord may be thrust through,the cord wound… … MISCELLANEOUS TRICKS AND FANCIES. 34» of the pointed wire, as shown in the figure, only one side beingsupported, the wheel and ring would of course, immediatelyfall by the force of gravity, there being no support at theother side, c. But if a rapid spinning motion is given tothe wheel by means of…
Magic tricks
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