Magic; stage illusions and scientific diversions, including trick photography (1897)
Hopkins, Albert A. (Albert Allis), 1869-1939, Evans, Henry Ridgely, b. 1861 · London : Low · leaf 70
performer comes out of the cabinetholding the handcuffs in his hand, removedfrom the wrist but locked. The explanation of this trick is verysimple, but, like many simple tricks, verymysterious. There are only a few styles ofhandcuffs made in this country, and allthat a medium has to do is to… … THE SlIKIT COI.LAIJ. 64 MAGIC: STAGE ILLUSIONS AND SCIENTIFIC DIVERSIONS. to get the fiugers to the key-hole. If such a pair is placed on the performer audhe cannot use his teeth to hold the key, he slips the key in a crack in thechair or cabinet, which crack he makes sure is there before…
Magic tricks
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