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 401
e compartment of each is plugged withred wax, and the water compartment with white wax. Any otherdistinguishing mark is, of course, equally good. So long as the air-holes are thus stopped, there is no fear of the liquid running out.The performer, having filled the glasses as already described,… … Fig. 209. MODERN MAGIC. 379 stand, where it remains. He next places the empty glasses on theirrespective stands, and places the covers over them. He then askbthe audience into which of the glasses they desire that the wineshall travel, and into which the water. When they have made theirdecision, he…
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