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 587
per inyour hand between the two middle fingers, and place your handsaround the flame, saying it is perfectly possible to retain the heat inthe hand, and even carry the flame from one candle to another. Youthen blow out one of the candles, and quickly place your hands roundthe other, set fire to the… … THE FLOATING STICK. (A STARTLING EXPERIMENT.) The performer, taking in his hands a round blackwand such as is used during the performance, abouttwo feet long, makes it go through the most extra-ordinary performance. First he places the bar in thepalm of his hand, and holding his hand up in…
Magic tricks
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