Our magic : the art in magic, the theory of magic, the practice of magic (1911)
Maskelyne, Nevil, 1863-1924 · New York : E.P. Dutton & Co. · leaf 430
OUR MAGIC 412 the last one the finger and thumb also catch hold of the large bundle by one of the projecting staves and carry it under cover of the flag to the other hand, where both are placed behind the other hanging flags. It will not be found difficult now to hold the flags so that they… … Figure 49. hangs in the midst, nor to allow the silks to be touched by ladies to feel that it is real silk and yet not disclose the presence of the concealed ^'load" (Fig- 49). (2) The above audacious procedure not only mis- directs the minds of the audience completely but gives an opportunity for…
Magic tricks · Magic shows
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