Modern magic. : A practical treatise on the art of conjuring. (1885)
Hoffmann, Professor, 1839-1919, Hawkins, Arthur, ca. 1940 · London ; New York : G. Routledge and Sons · leaf 202
ide up), in the centre of the hand-kerchief, then fold over the corners, one by one, beginning with oneof those nearest to yourself, in such manner that each shall overlapthe sixpence by about an inch, gently pressing each corner as youfold it down* Ask some one to come for-ward, and ascertainby… … manner, requesting Fig. 8i» the audience to choose one for the purpose of the trick. While they do so, your fingers goin search of the little ball of wax, and press it against one side of themarked sixpence, which still remains in your hand. Press the six-pence against one side of the blade of the…
Magic tricks
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