The magician's own book, or The whole art of conjuring (1862)
Arnold, George, 1834-1865, Cahill, Frank · New York, Dick & Fitzgerald · leaf 42
it. Begin by stating that you are about perfoiming whatyou have no doubt will be regarded as avery extraordinary maneuver, and youwill leave the company to decide uponwhat principle of natural philosophy it isaccomplished. The mode of performanceis as follows : Lay the piece of woodacross the palm…
Magic tricks
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