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 53
ard and the original top card (which is now second) will nowbe between the two finders and thumb of the right hand. Presslightly on the top card with the left thumb to keep it back,and quickly draw away the right hand, pressing gently upwardswith the two fingers on the face of the second card,… … Fig. 17. MODERN MAGIC. 3T placing the card you hold on the tup of the pack. This achieved,the rest is easy. The nature of the trick you are performingwill frequently suggest a plausible excuse. A very successfulplan is to boldly request the company to observe that youdo not do that which you at the…
Magic tricks
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