Peerless prestidigitation : being a collection of entirely new ideas and effects in the fascinating art of modern magic (1910)
De Caston, Herbert · London : Hamley Brothers, Ltd. · leaf 17
II PEERLESS PRESTIDIGITATION, minus the cover and the four handkerchiefs attached to its ribs. The handkerchiefs are removed and laid on a table, the umbrella being returned to the case, which is then placed aside. … Plan.. Handkerchief fTli/l One of the white handkerchiefs and a pair of sharp scissors are taken to a spectator who is asked to mark the same, which he does, the result being (to the consternation of the performer) a large piece cut out of the centre. The performer apologises for the accident, and…
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